The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:adaptation Adapted into radio and television.
Film and television adaptations.
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Films
Radio plays
gptkbp:antagonist Mrs. Ferguson
gptkbp:author gptkb:Arthur_Conan_Doyle
gptkbp:character gptkb:Inspector_Bradstreet
gptkb:Mr._Robert_Ferguson
Mrs. Ferguson
gptkbp:character_arc Holmes's deductive reasoning.
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:Dr._John_Watson
gptkb:Sherlock_Holmes
Explores human fears.
gptkbp:character_motivation Desire to uncover the truth.
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:Holmes_and_Watson
Holmes and Watson's partnership.
Holmes's analytical skills.
Human vs. supernatural.
Mr. Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson
gptkbp:character_traits Curious.
Determined.
Empathetic.
Resourceful.
Intelligent.
Brave.
Analytical.
Loyal.
Observant.
Skeptical.
gptkbp:client gptkb:Mr._Robert_Ferguson
gptkbp:climax Revelation of the truth
Resolution of the case.
Revelation of the true nature of the vampire.
gptkbp:collection gptkb:The_Case-Book_of_Sherlock_Holmes
gptkbp:conflict Human vs. Supernatural
Interpersonal conflict
Man vs. supernatural.
Family tensions and supernatural fears.
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
Mixed reviews.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Part of the Sherlock Holmes legacy.
Influenced vampire literature
gptkbp:cultural_references References to vampire legends.
gptkbp:explores_themes Fear of the supernatural.
gptkbp:features Vampire theme
gptkbp:first_published The Strand Magazine.
gptkbp:follows gptkb:The_Case-Book_of_Sherlock_Holmes
gptkbp:genre gptkb:mystery
gptkbp:historical_context Reflects early 20th-century beliefs.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Sidney_Paget
gptkbp:influence Influenced vampire literature.
gptkbp:influence_on Later vampire fiction.
gptkbp:influenced Modern detective fiction
Vampire genre
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Victorian_literature
gptkb:Gothic_literature
Gothic literature.
Victorian attitudes towards the supernatural.
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:folklore
Folklore about vampires.
gptkbp:investigates gptkb:Sherlock_Holmes
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Part of Sherlock Holmes canon
gptkbp:length Short story.
gptkbp:literary_devices Foreshadowing.
gptkbp:literary_significance Part of the Sherlock Holmes canon.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Dr._John_Watson
gptkb:Sherlock_Holmes
gptkbp:mood Suspenseful.
gptkbp:motif gptkb:mystery
gptkb:Vampirism
gptkb:crime
Supernatural elements.
gptkbp:narrative First-person
Linear.
gptkbp:narrative_style First-person
Foreshadowing
Deductive reasoning
Red herrings
Descriptive.
Classic detective narrative.
gptkbp:narrative_theme Mystery and resolution.
gptkbp:plot The vampire legend.
Investigation of a mysterious case involving a vampire.
Investigation of a supposed vampire
gptkbp:plot_element Investigation.
gptkbp:plot_twist Unexpected resolution of the vampire myth.
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Sherlock_Holmes
gptkbp:publication_year 1924
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:George_Newnes_Ltd.
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:The_Strand_Magazine
1924
gptkbp:reader_demographic Engages readers with mystery.
Intriguing mystery.
gptkbp:related_to Vampire folklore.
gptkbp:resolution Uncovering the truth behind the vampire legend.
Restoration of trust
gptkbp:role Supporting character.
Protagonist.
Antagonist.
gptkbp:series gptkb:Sherlock_Holmes
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Sussex
gptkbp:setting_time Early 20th century.
gptkbp:style Detective fiction.
gptkbp:symbolism Vampires symbolize fear of the unknown.
Trust as a fragile concept
Vampire as a symbol of fear
gptkbp:target_audience General readers.
gptkbp:thematic_element Exploration of fear.
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Deception
gptkb:Vampirism
gptkb:trust
Jealousy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dr._Arthur_Conan_Doyle
gptkb:Mycroft_Holmes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4