'Gathered by the River,' by Denise Levertov

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…fact that the imagery, foreshadowing, and setting all compliment each other assures the reader that there is never a dull moment in such a horrific tale that could be closely considered as a reality. Stoker seems to tie all of the elements that create horror/ suspense together in a way not to over expose the reader to simply people dying, but merely entice them to read further and experience the real terror of Count Dracula.