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Wieland, or The Transformation

Wieland, or The Transformation

Wieland, or The Transformation

Charles Brockden Brown

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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ISBN:
9781434433503
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Wieland, or The Transformation by Charles Brockden Brown is a Gothic novel first published in 1798. It is considered one of the earliest American novels and a pioneering work in the genre of American Gothic literature. The story is set in rural Pennsylvania in the late 18th century and revolves around the Wieland family, whose lives are disrupted by a series of mysterious and terrifying events. The central character, Theodore Wieland, is a devout and rational man who becomes increasingly plagued by inexplicable voices and visions, leading him to commit horrific acts of violence.Brown’s novel explores themes of religious fanaticism, the power of suggestion, and the fragility of reason. It is a chilling tale that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche, leaving readers questioning the boundaries between sanity and madness, reality and delusion.

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