Carmilla
Sheridan Le Fanu
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Before Dracula, there was Carmilla—the original vampire classic that shocked Victorian audiences with its haunting atmosphere, forbidden themes, and unforgettable heroine. Sheridan Le Fanu’s tale remains one of the most influential works of gothic horror, blending supernatural terror with psychological tension.
When Laura, a lonely young woman, welcomes the mysterious Carmilla into her remote castle home, she is enchanted by her guest’s beauty, charm, and intense affection. But strange visions, nocturnal terrors, and unexplained deaths soon plague the countryside. As Carmilla’s true nature emerges, Laura must confront the chilling realization that the woman she admires may be a creature of the night.
Le Fanu’s novella is both a masterpiece of gothic suspense and a groundbreaking exploration of repressed desire and fear. Its dreamlike prose, eerie settings, and enigmatic characters have influenced countless vampire stories, from Dracula to modern adaptations of the undead mythos.
Dark, sensual, and unsettling, Carmilla is a tale that lingers in the imagination—an essential read for fans of gothic literature, supernatural horror, and the timeless allure of the vampire legend.
Duration - 2h 40m.
Author - Sheridan Le Fanu.
Narrator - Digital Voice George E.
Published Date - Friday, 24 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 SPA Publishing ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Before Dracula, there was Carmilla—the original vampire classic that shocked Victorian audiences with its haunting atmosphere, forbidden themes, and unforgettable heroine. Sheridan Le Fanu’s tale remains one of the most influential works of gothic horror, blending supernatural terror with psychological tension. When Laura, a lonely young woman, welcomes the mysterious Carmilla into her remote castle home, she is enchanted by her guest’s beauty, charm, and intense affection. But strange visions, nocturnal terrors, and unexplained deaths soon plague the countryside. As Carmilla’s true nature emerges, Laura must confront the chilling realization that the woman she admires may be a creature of the night. Le Fanu’s novella is both a masterpiece of gothic suspense and a groundbreaking exploration of repressed desire and fear. Its dreamlike prose, eerie settings, and enigmatic characters have influenced countless vampire stories, from Dracula to modern adaptations of the undead mythos. Dark, sensual, and unsettling, Carmilla is a tale that lingers in the imagination—an essential read for fans of gothic literature, supernatural horror, and the timeless allure of the vampire legend. Duration - 2h 40m. Author - Sheridan Le Fanu. Narrator - Digital Voice George E. Published Date - Friday, 24 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 SPA Publishing ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:05
Prologue
Duration:00:01:22
Chapter 1: An Early Fright
Duration:00:09:41
Chapter 2: A Guest
Duration:00:14:42
Chapter 3: We Compare Notes
Duration:00:14:03
Chapter 4: Her Habits—A Saunter
Duration:00:20:27
Chapter 5: A Wonderful Likeness
Duration:00:07:22
Chapter 6: A Very Strange Agony
Duration:00:08:11
Chapter 7: Descending
Duration:00:10:55
Chapter 8: Search
Duration:00:06:56
Chapter 9: The Doctor
Duration:00:09:50
Chapter 10: Bereaved
Duration:00:05:48
Chapter 11: The Story
Duration:00:08:53
Chapter 12: A Petition
Duration:00:08:47
Chapter 13: The Woodman
Duration:00:09:35
Chapter 14: The Meeting
Duration:00:09:11
Chapter 15: Ordeal and Execution
Duration:00:07:02
Chapter 16: Conclusion
Duration:00:07:28
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:07