Dracula is a Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced the character of Count Dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse. The novel is so popular that: . It has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel, and invasion literature. . It has spawned numerous theatrical, film, and television interpretations. . Its supernatural appeal has spawned a host of film and stage adaptations, and more than a century after its initial publication, it continues to hold readers spellbound. During a business visit to Count Dracula's castle in Transylvania, a young English solicitor Jonathan Harker finds himself at the center of a series of horrifying incidents. Upon his escape from Dracula's grim fortress, a frantic vampire hunt is initiated.