It is believed what inspired the book to be written was a man by the name Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia. Stoker was alive around the time of innovation and the start of psychology.

 

Bram stoker was born in Dublin in 1847, after attending Dublin University, he spent 10 years as a civil servant. By 1871, he had become the drama critic for the Dublin Mail and had gained experience as a newspaper editor, reporter, and short story writer. In 1878, became the personal assistant to Sir Henry Irving. After Irving's death in 1905, Stoker worked on the literary staff of the London telegraph. Dracula, his most famous work was published in 1897.