La mirada del vampir

Synopsis of La mirada del vampir

Immerse yourself in a world where vampires transcend the myth of Dracula, exploring their diverse representations throughout time and space. From the Greek islands to Transylvania, this book unravels the traditions that speak of the living dead who mingle among humans, either to steal their lives or to offer them eternity. Through stories, poems, and articles, Vicenç Villatoro weaves a kaleidoscope of visions on the myth of the vampire, revealing its symbolism as a metaphor for loneliness, evil, and the hidden inhabitant within us.

Discover dandy vampires in Central European spas, Sinhalese living dead lurking in colonial landscapes, and their connection to historical events such as the French Revolution and the Balkan War. Sometimes kind and benevolent, other times incarnations of evil, these everyday vampires intertwine with our loves and hopes, inviting us to see the world through their eyes.