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Wieland; Or, The Transformation
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022951877
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience a chilling chapter of early American history in Charles Brockden Brown's Wieland, or The Transformation: An American Tale. Set against the backdrop of colonial Pennsylvania, this enduring work of gothic fiction delves into the dark undercurrents of religious fanaticism and the unsettling mystery of transformation.
Brown masterfully weaves a tale that explores the psychological depths of its characters, drawing readers into a world where the lines between reality and delusion blur. Wieland remains a cornerstone of historical fiction, offering a glimpse into the anxieties and beliefs of a nascent nation. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the integrity of the original text, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in Brown's atmospheric prose and unsettling narrative. Explore themes of faith, reason, and the terrifying potential for the human psyche to unravel in this classic work of early American literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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