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Herausgeber: АСТ
Kategorie: Fremdsprachen
Serie: English Classics: Graded Readers
Sprache: Englisch
Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

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The novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker needs no introduction. This work has become canonical for vampire literature. Through diary entries, letters and newspaper clippings, the author creates an atmosphere of horror and mystery, immersing the reader in a dark world where ancient legends and superstitions intersect with reality. A young lawyer, Jonathan Harker, goes to the mysterious Count Dracula in order to sell the latter real estate in England. Once in the castle, which is located in a deserted wilderness, the hero begins to feel a sense of anxiety and fear. What dangers lurk within the walls of an empty castle and who can be found in its dark corridors? The text of the work has been shortened and adapted for A1 level. You will find all the most necessary words in the dictionaries located after each chapter. At the end of the book, exercises are given to test reading comprehension. The keys to the exercises are located in the last section of the manual.

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Leseprobe

Брэм Стокер Dracula. A1 / Дракула

Chapter I

Jonathan Harker's diary

I left Munich on the 1st of May and got to Vienna early next morning, but the train was an hour late. I saw Budapest briefly from the train, and it looked wonderful, but I didn't walk around, because it was late and I needed to leave soon.

That night, I stayed in Klausenburgh at Hotel Royale. I had chicken with red pepper for dinner. It was very good, so I used my basic German to ask the waiter for the recipe for Mina.

In London, when I had some free time, I went to the British Museum to learn about Transylvania. I read about its people and its location. I didn't find Dracula's Castle on a map, but Bistritz, the town he wrote about, is very famous. I learnt that people in Transylvania believe in different superstitions. I want to ask Count Dracula about them.

I didn't sleep well, because I had strange dreams and a dog howled all night. I needed to get on a train to Bistritz, so I ate my breakfast quickly.

In Bistritz, I stayed at the Golden Krone Hotel, as Count Dracula suggested. It was old-fashioned but nice. Count Dracula sent me a letter. His carriage will take me to his castle the next day. I asked the landlord and his wife about Count Dracula, but they became nervous and didn't want to speak about it. After that, the landlord's wife spoke about some superstition and gave me her cross.

The next day, it was cold. I waited for the carriage, and it finally came. I did not feel frightened, but our journey was strange. It was around midnight. Somewhere, dogs started to howl, and the horses felt afraid. It was getting colder, and the wind started howling, too. Suddenly, I saw a blue flame. I thought I was sleeping and this was all a dream.

The moon appeared, and I saw wolves. Then it became dark again, and, when we got to the castle, I was still scared.

Glossary

afraid [æ'freɪd] – adj испуганный

appear [ə'pɪər] – v появляться

basic ['beɪsɪk] – adj элементарный

briefly ['bri:fli] – adv кратко

carriage ['kærɪdʒ] – n карета

castle ['kɑ:sl] – n замок

count [kaʊnt] – n граф

cross [krɒs] – n крест

diary ['daɪəri] – n дневник, ежедневник, записная книжка

flame [fleɪm] – n пламя

free [fri:] – adj свободный

frightened ['fraɪtənd] – adj испуганный

howl [haʊl] – v выть

landlord ['lændlɔ:d] – n хозяин

location [ləʊ'keɪʃən] – n расположение

midnight ['mɪdnaɪt] – n полночь

moon [mu:n] – n луна

nervous ['nɜ:vəs] – adj волнующийся

old-fashioned [,əʊld'fæʃənd] – adj старомодный

scared [skeəd] – adj испуганный

suddenly ['sʌdənli] – adv вдруг, внезапно

suggest [sə'dʒest] – v предлагать, советовать

superstition [,su:pə'stɪʃən] – n суеверие

wolf (wolves) [wʊlf] – n волк

wonderful ['wʌndəfəl] – adj чудесный

Chapter II

Jonathan Harker's diary

In the dark, the castle looked huge. The carriage left, and I just stood there, because I didn't know what to do. It felt like a nightmare. Suddenly, the door opened, and I saw a tall old man with a long white moustache. It was Count Dracula. He welcomed me with a cold, strong handshake and brought my luggage inside.

The dinner was ready, but the Count did not eat. While I was eating, he asked me a lot of questions. Outside, wolves started to howl. Count Dracula smiled and wished me goodnight.

When I woke up, there was a card from the Count. He told me he was busy, so I ate alone, and then tried to find a servant, but there was no one. I explored the castle and found a room with many English books. Suddenly, the Count appeared. He told me he used the books to learn English.

Later, we talked about business – the place I found for him to buy in England. He seemed happy about it. He spoke about his castle, too, and smiled, but to me, it wasn't a kind smile.

The next morning, while I was shaving, Dracula suddenly appeared behind me. He got angry when he saw blood from a small cut, and threw away my mirror. Then, I couldn't find him at breakfast, and ate alone again. I explored the castle some more. It stood on the edge of a cliff. Inside, there were many doors, but all of them were locked. I realised the castle was a prison, and I was a prisoner.

Glossary

angry ['æŋɡri] – adj сердитый

blood [blʌd] – n кровь

bring (brought, brought) [brɪŋ] – v приносить

business ['bɪznɪs] – n бизнес, работа

busy ['bɪzi] – adj занятой

cliff [klɪf] – n скала, утес

cut [kʌt] – n порез

dark [dɑ:k] – n темнота

edge [edʒ] – n край

explore [ɪk'splɔ:r] – v исследовать, изучать

handshake ['hændʃeɪk] – n рукопожатие

inside [,ɪn'saɪd] – adv внутри, внутрь

locked [lɒkt] – adj запертый

luggage ['lʌɡɪdʒ] – n багаж

moustache [mə'stɑ:ʃ] – n усы

nightmare ['naɪtmeər] – n кошмар, страшный сон

outside ['autsaɪd] – adv снаружи, на улице

prison ['prɪzən] – n тюрьма

realise ['rɪəlaɪz] – v понять, осознать

seem [si:m] – v казаться

servant ['sɜ:vənt] – n слуга

shave [ʃeɪv] – v бриться

throw away [θrəʊ ə'weɪ] – v выбрасывать, выкидывать

Chapter III

Jonathan Harker's diary

When I realised Dracula trapped me in the castle, I felt scared. I ran around trying to escape, but soon I felt helpless. I sat down and thought about what to do. I knew I couldn't trust the Count. I decided to stay quiet and alert.

I had a strange encounter with the Count, who seemed to know a lot about history. He talked about his proud ancestry and seemed very passionate. I found it fascinating but also scary. It was almost morning when we went to bed.

The Count asked me questions about business and property in England, and then handed me paper and envelopes. He told me to write a letter to my boss and tell him that I want stay at the castle for a month. The Count told me to only write about business. I knew that as a prisoner, I had no choice. I wrote the letter for my boss – and also one for Mina. Taking the letters, the Count advised me not to sleep outside of my room. “Be warned,” he said, making me feel glad I had a cross around my neck.

At night, I saw a strange sight: the Count was crawling down the castle wall. I couldn't believe my eyes, but told myself it was a strange illusion. The Count's warning frightened me, but that night, I opened one of the doors and wandered into a beautiful room, where I felt calm and fell asleep. When I woke up, I saw three women who did not seem real, because they had no shadow. The women wanted something from me. Suddenly, the Count appeared. “He belongs to me!” Dracula said furiously and chased them away, but instead of using the door they just faded into the moonlight passing through the windows.

I fainted.