![]() This can been seen through the seductive actions of Carmilla (or as we find out really is Mircalla the Countess Karnstein) and the responses and reactions of Laura. One topic that comes to light is an undertone of lesbianism and female sexuality. Probably the only way he got away with it (from critics) is structuring it as a vampire tale. Le Fanu definitely pushed the envelope in being taboo with Carmilla. After doing some research, it seems that during the Victorian period, female sexuality and eroticism were only presented in literature in very subtle ways (if rarely). La Fanu presents a very sexual vampire story with vivid descriptions of the female form. ![]() Clearly on the surface, the novel is very provocative (in regards to the time it was written). I am not sure as to what extend and purpose that Le Fanu presents sexuality in Carmilla.
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