Wieland: A Classic American Gothic Fiction (Annotated)

Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 18th Century Historical Outline A Classic American Gothic Fiction by Charles Brockden BrownWieland by American author Charles Brockden Brown is a book of literary fiction first published in 1798 in the United States. He is the first American Gothic novelist who then inspired other early American authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne in gothic romance literature.Sneak PeakIdeas exist in our minds that can be accounted for by no established laws. Why did I dream that my brother was my foe? Why but because an omen of my fate was ordained to be communicated? Y et what salutary end did it serve? Did it arm me with caution to elude, or fortitude to bear the evils to which I was reserved? My present thoughts were, no doubt, indebted for their hue to the similitude existing between these incidents and those of my dream. Surely it was phrenzy that dictated my deed. That a ruffian was hidden in the closet, was an idea, the genuine tendency of which was to urge me to flight. Such had been the effect formerly produced. Had my mind been simply occupied with this thought at present, no doubt, the same impulse would have been experienced; but now it was my brother whom I was irresistably persuaded to regard as the contriver of that ill of which I had been forewarned. This persuasion did not extenuate my fears or my danger. Why then did I again approach the closet and withdraw the bolt? My resolution was instantly conceived, and executed without faultering.SynopsisWieland; or, The Transformation, sometimes regarded as the first American Gothic novel, is a classic that features gruesome murder based on a true story, spontaneous combustion, ghostly voices, and religious hysteria.Theodore Wieland is the subject of the tale, who's father allegedly committed himself by spontaneous combustion after breaking a commitment to God. The younger Wieland, who is similarly a devout person wanting to speak directly with God, wrongly believes that a ventriloquist's words have supernatural origins. Driven insane, he follows the advice of this "inner voice" and murders his wife and children. He commits suicide after realising his mistake.A Stunning ReprintAt Ahzar Publishing we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the famous gothic novels of the18th century, dark, mystery and terror can be felt with every word, horror books that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the gothic buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.Title Details Original 1798 text Literary fiction Size 5.5 x 8.5 in Matte Cover Cream Paper