Carmilla (1872) by Sheridan Le Fanu.

Join The History Project's book club for an informal group discussion of Carmilla, Sheridan Le Fanu's 1872 Gothic novella narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire. First published as a serial in The Dark Blue (1871–72), the story is one of the early works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker's Dracula by 26 years.

RSVP on Eventbrite, link to the Zoom will be sent out the day of the event. Email info@historyproject.org with any questions. For security purposes, Zoom meetings require an authenticated Zoom account, so please be sure to register with Zoom prior to the event.

This event is free and open to the public, any donations made support The History Project's mission to document, preserve, and share LGBTQ history. Thank you for your support!

Where can I get a copy of Carmilla?

Carmilla can be easily found in libraries as well as independent and used bookstores.

• Free download from Project Gutenberg
• Ebook from Boston Public Library/Hoopla
• Purchase eBook from All She Wrote Books
• Purchase a physical book from Papercuts Bookshop

Physical copies are also available from public libraries. If your primary residence is in Massachusetts, you may be eligible for a Boston Public Library (BPL) eCard.

If you have any questions about access, please email us at info@historyproject.org.