Linking vampires to werewolves to Jane Austen

An interview with Dr. Bill Hughes of Open Graves, Open Minds

Scholar of 18th Century literature Dr. Bill “Bloody Bill” Hughes, who’s specializes in studies of vampires, monsters, gothic and paranormal romance, shares some thoughts on how vampires have changed over the centuries, the role of the monster in fiction, and the intersection of romance and horror. Along the way he challenges a few widely-held notions about vampires and werewolves!

OGOM: http://opengravesopenminds.com
In The Company Of Wolves: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526129031/
OGOM Twitter: @OGOMProject
Dr. Hughes’ Twitter: @BillBloodyHughe

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