The Castle of the King

The narrative follows an elderly poet who, after a lifetime of striving for success, faces the heartbreaking separation from his beloved wife, who is on her deathbed. Overcome with grief upon learning of her passing, he embarks on a quest to the Castle of the King of Death to reunite with her. This poignant short story, penned by Bram Stoker in 1881, explores themes of love, loss, and the quest for connection beyond death. The republished edition includes a new biography of the author, celebrating Stoker's enduring literary legacy.