Wieland; Or, The Transformation: An American Tale

In "Wieland; Or, The Transformation: An American Tale," Charles Brockden Brown delves into the psychological turmoil of early American identity, exploring themes of religious fanaticism, the nature of reality, and the frailty of human perception. Blending gothic horror with philosophical inquiry, Brown's narrative is seminal, combining epistolary and narrative styles to effectively draw readers in...