Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown
or, The Transformation
This novel unfolds in the pre-Revolutionary American countryside, centering around the Wieland family, who become embroiled in a harrowing tale of religious fanaticism, mysterious voices, and a series of inexplicable events that lead to tragedy and horror. The story is narrated by Clara Wieland, who witnesses the devastating impact of these supernatural occurrences on her brother, Theodore Wieland, whose descent into madness culminates in a shocking act of violence. The novel explores themes of faith, reason, and the dark recesses of the human mind, making it a pioneering work in the American Gothic genre and a profound inquiry into the nature of belief and the psychological depths of terror.
The 871st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1798
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Wieland, O La Transformación
- Wieland, Ovvero La Trasformazione
- Wieland; or, The Transformation
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- 31st on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Horror Literature: A Core Collection and Reference Guide (Book edited by Marshall B. Tymn)
- One Hundred Best American Novels, 1770 to 1985 (The American Scholar)
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