Dracula is a novel by Bram Stoker, first published in 1897. The novel tells the story of Count Dracula and his attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of people led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.
The novel begins with Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, traveling to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula in the purchase of a house in England. However, Harker soon realizes that Dracula is a vampire and is being held prisoner in Dracula's castle. Harker manages to escape from the castle, but not before being bitten by Dracula.
Meanwhile, in England, Harker's fiancée Mina is staying with her friend Lucy. Lucy begins to exhibit strange behavior, such as sleeping during the day and avoiding garlic and holy objects. It becomes apparent that she has been bitten by Dracula and is slowly becoming a vampire.
Dracula then travels to England, where he begins to prey on the inhabitants of the city of London. A group of people, led by Van Helsing, band together to try and stop him. They track Dracula to his lair, where they engage in a fierce battle with the vampire. In the end, they are able to kill Dracula and save Mina and Lucy.
One of the most famous aspects of the novel is the character of Count Dracula himself. Dracula is described as a tall, thin man with a long white mustache and sharp, pointed teeth. He has the ability to transform into a bat or a wolf, and can control the minds of those around him. He is immortal and can only be killed by a wooden stake through the heart or by exposure to sunlight.
The novel is also notable for its exploration of themes such as good vs evil, the power of faith and religion, and the role of science in battling the supernatural. Stoker's depiction of vampires has had a lasting impact on popular culture, and the character of Dracula has become one of the most iconic and enduring figures in horror literature.