Season 3 Episode 4 "Dracula" is a classic gothic horror novel written by Irish author Bram Stoker. Published in 1897, it tells the chilling story of Count Dracula, a centuries-old vampire from Transylvania who moves to England in search of fresh blood and new victims. The novel is presented through a series of diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings that chronicle the harrowing encounters of the protagonists with the malevolent Count.The plot revolves around a group of characters who become entangled in the web of Count Dracula's supernatural influence. The main protagonist is Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor who travels to Transylvania to provide legal assistance to the Count. As the story unfolds, Harker discovers the true nature of his host and the horrors that await him.Back in England, Dracula's sinister presence starts to spread, leading to a thrilling battle between the forces of good and evil. The group of individuals determined to stop the vampire includes Professor Abraham Van Helsing, a renowned expert in the supernatural, and Mina Murray, Harker's fiancée. They embark on a perilous quest to save Mina from the clutches of Dracula and protect their society from his nocturnal reign of terror.The radio presentation of "Dracula" through the "Mercury Theater" took place on July 11, 1938. This adaptation was written by Howard E. Koch and directed by Orson Welles, who also played the role of Count Dracula. The radio play utilized innovative sound effects and atmospheric storytelling to create a captivating audio experience for the listeners. The "Mercury Theater" production of "Dracula" is particularly notable for its realistic and compelling portrayal of the vampire, adding to the enduring popularity of the story.Books in Sound is a free podcast series that presents a collection of hundreds of the world’s greatest books through the magic of the performing arts.Different from audiobooks: Instead of having a single narrator read an audiobook, these performances have a full cast of actors, suitable background music, and special effects that help define the drama.Most presentations are from old time radio theater broadcasts that have been remastered to remove most of the hissing, clicking and volume fluctuations. Many of the presentations are from the 1930's and 1940's, so a significant amount of work went into the remastering process.Most presentations are about one hour, some are multiple hours, and some are abbreviated presentation that last about half an hour, making this series wonderful for bedtime stories, self-improvement by learning about literature, or simply as a very imaginative form of entertainment.The episodes are not sequential, but we do recommend listening to the complete collection starting with the first episode so that you can grow and benefit from the wide assortment of styles and content.For more information visit https://www.booksinsound.com

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