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This paper explores the transformative impact of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles on the Gothic literary tradition. Traditionally portrayed as monstrous antagonists, Rice’s vampires—most notably Lestat de Lioncourt—redefine the archetype through the lens of existentialism, homoeroticism, and moral ambiguity. By shifting the narrative perspective to the monster themselves, Rice revolutionized the genre, paving the way for the contemporary "sympathetic vampire." 1. Introduction: From Dracula to Louis 4NNR1C3V4MP1R3CHR0N1CL3Srar

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One of the most significant contributions of The Vampire Chronicles is its explicit subversion of traditional gender roles and sexuality. (1991)