which author is best known for his book “dracula”, published in 1897?

The author best known for his book "Dracula," published in 1897, is Bram Stoker. He was an Irish novelist, and "Dracula" is his most famous work, recognized as a landmark in vampire literature and Gothic horror fiction. The novel was first published in May 1897 and has since become one of the best- selling works of vampire fiction with a lasting influence on popular culture.