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travel-and-exploration
Harker's detailed travelogue style provides insight into the physical and social environment of late 19th-century Transylvania.
1 chapter across 1 book
Dracula (1897)Bram Stoker
CHAPTER I
In this opening chapter of Dracula, Jonathan Harker records his journey from Munich through Eastern Europe to Transylvania, describing the cultural and geographical landscape as he approaches Count Dracula's domain. He notes the mysterious and foreboding atmosphere surrounding the region, including local superstitions and the fearful behavior of the townspeople. The chapter ends with Harker preparing to travel to Dracula's castle, feeling uneasy despite the hospitality he has received.