Carmilla
About this book
First published as a serial in The Dark Blue (1871–72), *Carmilla* is narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire named Carmilla, later revealed to be Mircalla, Countess Karnstein (Carmilla is an anagram of Mircalla). The character is a prototypical example of the lesbian vampire, expressing romantic desires toward the protagonist. The novella notably never acknowledges homosexuality as an antagonistic trait, leaving it subtle and morally ambiguous. The story is often anthologised, and has been adapted many times in film and other media.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 224844 readers · 70 pages · ≈ 1 h 18 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Carmilla?
About ≈ 1 h 18 m — 70 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Carmilla?
70 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Carmilla?
It sits on the Horror, Fiction shelves.
Has Carmilla been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Carmilla (2019), The Carmilla Movie (2017), The Curse of Styria (2014), Vampires vs. Zombies (2004).
Is Carmilla in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Carmilla take place?
It is set in Gratz, Styria, Styria (Austria) during 19th century.
Who wrote Carmilla?
J. Sheridan Le Fanu.
Where can I read Carmilla online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library