The Manipulative “Lover”

Send us Fan Mail This episode deals with the "dominant/slave" - relationship between Sir Henry Irving and Bram Stoker. Irving acts as the autocratic figure while the submissive Stoker obeys him without question. (sounds creepy!) Many scholars believe (with good reason) that Irving served as the model for Dracula. Listen to this podcast, and decide for yourself! Episode Seventy Six - The Manipulative “Lover” Who was Sir Henry Irving? Why is Irving called the “other” man in Stoker’s life? How is Henry Irving like Dracula? How was Irving an autocrat? How could Irving be a real SOB? How is Thomas Dunn English the model for Fortunado? How is Fortunado NOT fortunate? How did Poe bury Thomas Dunn English alive - over and over? 00:00 Introduction 02:00 First meeting between Stoker and Irving 03:45 Irving’s wife 04:50 1898 Recording of Irving’s voice 05:57 Stoker’s position 07:49 Stoker and Oscar Wilde 09:20 Stoker’s feelings 11:06 Irving’s knighthood 12:21 Primary sources about Irving 15:30 Metaphorically a vampire 17:30 Dracula's similarity to Irving 18:21 Dreadful! 20:33 Life after Irving 22:25 Thomas Dunn English and West Virginia 20:26 Cask of Amontillado and character motive 26:41 Conclusion 28:13 Sources 30:34 Future Episodes 31:23 Outro Support the show Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.