Leonard Wolf was a Romanian-American poet, author, teacher, and translator. He became widely recognized for his authoritative annotated editions of classic gothic horror novels, including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and The Phantom of the Opera. Beyond his work on gothic literature, Wolf also produced critical works exploring horror and related topics. In addition to his editorial work, Wolf was an accomplished translator, particularly known for his Yiddish translations. His translation work spanned a diverse range of authors and subjects, from the literary works of Isaac Bashevis Singer to children's literature such as Winnie-the-Pooh, demonstrating his versatility across genres and languages.