Anne Rice (New Orleans, October 4, 1941 - California, December 11, 2021) was a prominent American author, famous for revitalizing the gothic genre with her Vampire Chronicles series. Her best-known work, Interview with the Vampire (1976), marked the beginning of a saga that redefined the vampire myth by exploring themes of immortality, morality, and desire. With a deeply poetic and evocative style, Rice built dark worlds full of mystery, sensuality, and emotional complexity. Throughout her career, she published over 30 novels, including The Witching Hour and The Tale of the Body Thief.
Born in New Orleans, her hometown significantly influenced the atmosphere of her stories. Rice left a lasting impact on fantasy and horror literature, inspiring a new generation of writers and captivating millions of readers worldwide. Her literary legacy remains a pillar of contemporary gothic genre.
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