Abraham “Bram” Stoker was born in Clontarf, Dublin on November 8, 1847. His father (who was unnamed) was a civil servant and his mother, Charlotte, was a charity worker and writer. Sickly and bedridden as a child. Mother use to tell Stoker numerous horror stories as a child.
Graduated Trinity College at Dublin with honors in mathematics in 1867. In college he was named University Athlete for marathon running and soccer. Was a robust and genial young man. He was outgoing, bearded and deft in debate. Bram Stoker followed his father into a career as a civil service lead in the Dublin Castle.
Before he left Ireland, he published his first book in Ireland “The Duties of Clerks of Petty Sessions in Ireland.” He also found time to take unpaid positions as a theatrical critic and as an editor. In 1878 he was offered the job of a actor-manager at London’s Lyceum Theater. Married Florence Bal come, a nineteen year old beauty. Within the first year of their marriage Florence gave birth to their son Noel.
Lived in Dublin, Ireland and England. Biggest contribution to English literature was “Dracula.” The only book to ever out sell it was the Bible. Each year the Horror Writers Association presents the Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement named in honor of Bram Stoker. Published works such as “Under the Sunset”, “The Lair of the White Worm”, The Judges House”, “The Snakes Pass” and the infamous “Dracula.” Published 18 books before he died in 1912 at age 64 of exhaustion. Died in London in April 1912. Stoker was cremated at Golders Green Cemetary in London..
The Term Paper on The Conquest Of Ireland
ENGLISH IMPERAIALISM UNDER HENRY II In 1155 Pope Adrian IV issued a significant bull that changed the history of Ireland and England forever. The papal bull issued gave Henry II, King of England (1154-1189), the right to conquer Ireland . Ireland has gained and lost as a result of English rule. It was rewarded with a stronger Church and a more centralized government. It lost some of its cultural ...
