Does this count as a reading wednesday entry?

[dhampyresa]

I've finally figured out why I cannot rid myself of the notion that Abraham van Helsing (of Dracula fame) is Jewish, despite the fact that the text is fairly clear on him not being Jewish.

I first read Dracula in French. Which means it was before I established my "read books in their original language if possible, if not whatever translation is most easily accessible" rule. I was 12 or so when I came up with that rule. I also remember the library I borrowed the book from, which gives me the hint that it was after the age of 10.

I first read Le chat du rabbin ("The rabbi's cat") at about 11. The (semi-)titular rabbi is named Abraham.

I'm guessing I just conflated the two.

In fairness, if "Abraham Van Helsing, M. D., D. Ph., D. Lit., etc., etc." (cf Chapter IX) were Jewish, he would be a rabbi. Search your heart. You know it to be true.

Comments

[dhampyresa]

IN MY HEART HE IS (and if i ever move forward with any of the Dracula-related story bits and bobs floating around my brain, he will 100% be) but I don't want to give Stoker credit for something he didn't do.

Have you read Le chat du rabbin? I think you might like it.

[sovay]

IN MY HEART HE IS (and if i ever move forward with any of the Dracula-related story bits and bobs floating around my brain, he will 100% be) but I don't want to give Stoker credit for something he didn't do.

Of course. I look forward to your Dracula-related whatever form it takes!

Have you read Le chat du rabbin? I think you might like it.

I have! It might have been my introduction to Joann Sfar. I liked it very much.

[dhampyresa]

I look forward to your Dracula-related whatever form it takes!
That's so nice of you to say!