The Enduring Allure of Claudia: An Exploration of the Child Vampire in “Interview with the Vampire”
Introduction Claudia, the eternally younger vampire of Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire,” stays probably the most fascinating and tragic figures in trendy literature. Together with her cascade of blonde curls framing a porcelain face, and a wardrobe of delicate lace and ribbons, she initially seems as an harmless doll. Nonetheless, beneath the floor lies…