Anne.Rice.The.Vampire.Chronicles.Books.1-4.UNABRIDGED.Audiobooks-CL8

Anne.Rice.The.Vampire.Chronicles.Books.1-4.UNABRIDGED.Audiobooks-CL8rnrnIncludes: rn-Anne Rice ebooks rnTVC01 - Interview With the Vampire rnTVC02 - The Vampire Lestat rnTVC03 - Queen of the Damned rnTVC04 - Tale of the Body Thief rnrnThe Vampire Chronicles is a series of novels by Anne Rice that revolves around the fictional character Lestat de Lioncourt, a French nobleman made into a vampire in the 18th century. The chronicles have gained a large fanbase since the publication of the first volume in the 1970s. rnrnAnne Rice\'s vampires are different in several ways from classic vampires like Dracula. Rice\'s creatures are not affected by the usual weapons against classic vampires: garlic, crosses or silver, and they cannot be killed with wooden stakes. rnThey need blood, but not every night. Human blood is preferred as it is more nutritious, but animal blood is also used. They do not age physically (instead becoming more \'statuesque\' as they age), in all but a few cases, vampires younger than a thousand years old can usually be killed by exposure to sunlight or fire. rnrnThey do not possess stereotypically \'vampiric\' magical powers, such as changing into bats or casting spells, but some of the stronger, older ones do have the power to fly. Most of them also have the power to read thoughts of mortals and weaker vampires. They have other physical abilities: they can move very quickly (faster than human eyes can see), possess great strength and extremely keen senses. Very old vampires or ones who have been made or strengthened by feeding on blood that is close to the root of the vampiric mother may have additional gifts like the ability to move matter with the mind (Mind Gift) and the ability to set things ablaze by the force of will (Fire Gift). They have many artistic talents, like singing, painting and acting. rnrnThe main characteristic of Rice\'s vampires is that they are all excessively emotional, sensitive, and sensual, being easy prey to intense emotional suffering and aesthetic passions. They are usually very beautiful, as older vampires avoid making new ones out of old or ugly mortals. rnrnThey change physically after they become vampires; their eyes become luminous, their fingernails like glass, and their hair will grow back overnight if cut. As they lose all bodily fluids, they are essentially rendered sexless. rnrnInterview with the Vampire rnA vampire novel by Anne Rice written in 1973 and published in 1976. The novel, the first to feature the enigmatic vampire anti-hero Lestat, was followed by several sequels, collectively known as The Vampire Chronicles. Published in 1976, Interview with the Vampire quickly became a cult success, and a major influence on present Goth culture. The novel was set apart from its predecessors of the vampire genre by its confessional tone from the vampire\'s perspective, touching on existential despair and the sheer boredom of lifeless immortality. Interview remains the best-selling and best-received of Rice\'s books. rnrnThe Vampire Lestat rnThe second book of The Vampire Chronicles, following Interview with the Vampire. Set in the late 18th Century to the late 1980s, the story follows the 200 years long life of the vampire Lestat, and his rise from humble beginnings as a penniless aristocrat to become the \'Brat Prince\' of the vampires. rnrnThe Queen of the Damned rnThe third novel of The Vampire Chronicles. It follows Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat. This novel is a continuation of the story that ends in a cliffhanger in The Vampire Lestat and explores the rich history and mythology of the origin of the vampires, which dates back to Ancient Egypt. rnrnThe Tale of the Body Thief rnThe fourth novel of The Vampire Chronicles, following The Queen of the Damned. Published in 1992, it continues the adventures of Lestat, specifically his efforts to regain his lost humanity. It is a contemporary novel set entirely in the late 20th century. This is a departure for Anne Rice, who often takes readers into the past. rnrnEnjoy them!rnCL8