Chapter one discusses the appearing of the vampire and the development of gothic literature starting from enlightenment period. It is divided into three sections: Section 1.1. refers to the early concept of vampires in culture and folklore. Section 1.2. focuses on gothic literature, its origins and best known authors, as well as mentions the image of vampire and books within such literature (1.2.1.), particularly Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” (1.2.2.). Section 1.3 refers to the vampire in modern literature, with a focus on Stephenie Meyer’s novel, “Twilight”
