Tag Archives: Interview with the Vampire

The Anatomy of the Vampire Myth

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

Recently, we opened up the digital doors of Signum University. Our Folkloric Transformations class this semester is treating the theme of Vampires and Big Bad Wolves. The transformation of vampire folklore and superstition into folktales, novels, films and television, and … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged Anne Rice, Bram Stoker, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dracula, film adaptation, Folkloric Transformations, Interview with the Vampire, Maggie Parke, Queen of the Damned, Signum University, Sookie Stackhouse, The Vampire Chronicles, The Vampire Lestat, True Blood, Twilight, Vampire Diaries, Vampire Fiction, vampires | 7 Comments

The Great Commandments Which All Vampires Must Obey, by Anne Rice

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

Richard Matheson’s 1954 novella, I Am Legend–a brilliant story that I am rereading now–is an important vampire tale that follows the great classic film interpretations, but it really is the earnest literary beginning of the zombie genre. And there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorable Quotes, Reflections | Tagged 'Salem's Lot, Anne Rice, Carrie, Fred Saberhagen, Interview with the Vampire, Mythopoeia, Queen of the Damned, Stephen King, Tanith Lee, The Dracula Tape, The Vampire Armand, The Vampire Lestat, Tom Cruise, Vampire Chronicles, Vampire Fiction | 9 Comments

Roundtable about Upcoming Online MA Literature Courses at Signum University (Full Video) #Tolkien #Chaucer #EddicPoetry #Vampires

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Brenton Dickieson

As some of you know, I have been an online professor even before this current moment of remote emergency education. As I have blogged about it a few times (see here and here), many know that I teach with Signum … Continue reading →