Wieland; or The Transformation, and Memoirs of Carwin, The BiloquistOxford University Press, 26/02/2009 One of the earliest American novels, Wieland (1798) is a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue set in rural Pennyslvania in the 1760s. Based on an actual case of a New York farmer who murdered his family, the novel employs Gothic devices and sensational elements such as spontaneous combustion, ventriloquism, and religious fanaticism. The plot turns on the charming but diabolical intruder Carwin, who exercises his power over the narrator, Clara Wieland, and her family, destroying the order and authority of the small community in which they live. Underlying the mystery and horror, however, is a profound examination of the human mind's capacity for rational judgement. The text also explores some of the most important issues vital to the survival of democracy in the new American republic. Brown further considers power and manipulation in his unfinished sequel, Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist, which traces Carwin's career as a disciple of the utopist Ludloe. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |
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Outras edições - Ver tudo
Wieland; Or the Transformation and Memoirs of Carwin, the Biloquist Charles Brockden Brown Pré-visualização limitada - 1998 |
Wieland; Or, The Transformation: in large print Charles Brockden Brown Pré-visualização limitada - 2023 |
Wieland; Or, The Transformation: in large print Charles Brockden Brown Pré-visualização limitada - 2022 |
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