Wieland Or The Transformation
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
196
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/1,1 cm
Gewicht
377 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-9404-7
Wieland Or The Transformation is a gothic novel written by Charles Brockden Brown. The story is set in Pennsylvania during the late 18th century and follows the life of a man named Wieland, who is a devout follower of the Christian faith. Wieland's life takes a turn when he begins to hear voices that he believes are from God, instructing him to do certain things.As the story progresses, Wieland's mental state deteriorates and he becomes increasingly unstable. He begins to believe that he has been chosen by God to carry out a divine mission, which involves sacrificing his own family members. The novel explores themes of religious fanaticism, mental illness, and the supernatural.The narrative is told through the eyes of Clara, Wieland's sister, who is trying to make sense of her brother's actions and protect herself and her loved ones from his delusions. Alongside Clara, the reader is taken on a journey of suspense and horror as they witness the events unfold.Wieland Or The Transformation is considered to be one of the earliest examples of American gothic literature and is known for its psychological depth and exploration of the human psyche. It is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave readers questioning the limits of faith and sanity.In a state thus verging upon madness, my eye glanced upon Carwin. His astonishment appeared to have struck him motionless and dumb. My life was in danger, and my brother's hand was about to be embrued in my blood. I firmly believed that Carwin's was the instigation. I could rescue me from this abhorred fate; I could dissipate this tremendous illusion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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