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The image of the vampire in popular media
 Hezinová, Jana ; Bednařík, Petr (advisor) ; Štoll, Martin (referee)
From the beginning of the twenty first century vampires begin to appear in other genres other than the horror and their image in popular media starts to change. The changes begin not only in the image but also the perception of vampire in popular media shifts into new directions. These changes are interconnected and influence each other. The thesis will analyse the ways vampires are portrayed in films and TV series from the end of the twenties century until recent times. The changes happening will be explored across different genres and across time. The thesis will then attempt to examine whether there is a pattern of trends within the observed forms, and whether these trends are common across the different genres.
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The legend of the vampire in the works of 19th century British literature
 Hezinová, Jana ; Beran, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Nováková, Soňa (referee)
The figure of the vampire is one of the strongest images in present-day culture. It appears in films books, merchandise, and even has an entire subculture associated with the modern gothic. The process of the development of this figure has a long and complex history that reflects the development of culture and society. The popularity of the use of this figure is partially based on its versatility, adaptability and ability to broach various themes and features that reflect the present day society. This fascination with the vampire trope is also due to the development of this figure from folklore in to literature in the nineteenth century and its subsequent use in the popular works of the time. This thesis attempts to briefly explore the early development of the figure of the vampire in the European context and compare it to its early appearances in literature. Namely, it will focus on the appearance of the vampire in nineteenth century British literature. The thesis of this work will attempt to determine the nature of the vampire in the cultural concepts of the time. It will also follow how the changes in the traditional narratives are reflected and transformed in the concept of the narrative of the "urban Gothic". The formulation of the basic structural background of Victorian society in politics,...
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