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The Carpathian Castle (French: Le Château des Carpathes) is a novel by Jules Verne first published in 1892. It is possible that Bram Stoker took inspiration from this for his 1897 novel Dracula. Due to castle aspect and local toponymy, it is assumed that Colț Castle in Hunedoara county inspired Jules Verne.
- Jules Verne
- 1892
Mysterious entities take possession of a long deserted castle creating fear among the residents of the adjacent village of Werst, in Transylvania. The village sends two men to the castle to investigate, but they are repulsed by seemingly supernatural means.
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Castle of the Carpathians by Jules Verne. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including superstition and the supernatural.
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Aug 5, 2016 · In the village of Werst in the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania (then part of Austria-Hungary), some mysterious things are occurring and the villagers believe that Chort (the devil) occupies the castle. A visitor to the region, Count Franz de Télek, is intrigued by the stories and decides to go to the castle and investigate.
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- 1892
- Jules Verne
- Jules Verne
Carpathian Castle is a comparatively short yet densely written Verne tale. It is replete with obscure bits of Roumanian history and mythology (better brush up on your Rosza Sandor, staffi, balauri and zmei!), actual place names (Klausenberg, Kolosvar, Vulkan, Leany Ko) and folk customs; as usual, Verne’s research here is nearly impeccable.
May 5, 2019 · The Castle of the Carpathians. In the village of Werst in the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania (then part of Austria-Hungary ), some mysterious things are occurring and the villagers believe that Chort (the devil) occupies the castle.
Dec 9, 2018 · The Castle of the Carpathians. Jules Verne (1828 - 1905) The Castle stood above the quiet little town for as long as folks remembered: barren, deserted, lonely and frightening to the townsfolk. Until one day, smoke began to ascend from the dunjon.
