Drakula: angol regény

A weary traveler’s notebook opens the tale, tracing Jonathan Harker’s long railway trek from bustling Budapest through the mist‑clad Carpathians toward the remote town of Beszterce. His observations of the shifting landscape—wide Danube bridges, rustic villages, and the rugged, almost mythic scenery of Transylvania—draw listeners into a world where the ordinary quickly gives way to the uncanny. Harker notes the diverse peoples he meets, their colorful dress and strange customs, hinting at a land steeped in history and folklore.

As the diary turns to his arrival at a modest inn, the atmosphere grows tense. Harker’s uneasy sleep, the persistent knocking at his door, and the unfamiliar flavors of paprika‑spiced meals create a lingering sense of foreboding. Already he feels the pull of the unknown, aware that he is venturing deeper into a region whispered about in legend, setting the stage for a chilling encounter that will shape his fate.