Under the Sunset by Bram Stoker

Under the Sunset is Bram Stoker's first collection of short stories, published in 1881[1][3]. This work predates his famous novel Dracula and showcases Stoker's early forays into fantasy and horror literature. ## Contents and Themes The collection contains eight short stories for children[2]: 1. "Under the Sunset" 2. "The Rose Prince" 3. "The Invisible Giant" 4. "The Shadow Builder" 5. "How 7 Went Mad" 6. "Lies and Lilies" 7. "The Castle of the King" 8. "The Wondrous Child" These tales are set in a fantastical realm described as "a beautiful Country which no human eye has ever seen in waking hours. Under the Sunset it lies, where the distant horizon bounds the day"[1]. The stories explore themes of good versus evil, often with religious undertones[1]. ## Publication History The book was first published in November 1881 by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington in London[2]. It was initially released as a 190-page hardcover with 33 illustrations by W. Fitzgerald and W. V. Cockburn[2]. A second edition followed in October 1882, featuring 48 illustrations[2].