Dracula was written mostly in the 1890s, and Bram Stoker’s novel was first published in May 1897 ; many sources specifically point to May 26, 1897 as the publication date.

Quick Scoop

  • Author: Bram Stoker
  • Written: mostly during the 1890s
  • First published: May 1897
  • Commonly cited exact date: May 26, 1897

In other words, if you mean when it was written , the best concise answer is: in the 1890s ; if you mean when it was published , it was May 1897.

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