Wieland (novel)

Wieland
1811 reprint of Wieland
AuthorCharles Brockden Brown
LanguageEnglish
GenreGothic novel
PublisherH. Caritat
Publication date
1798
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardback)
Pages298

Wieland: or, The Transformation: An American Tale, usually simply called Wieland, is the first major work by Charles Brockden Brown. First published in 1798, it distinguishes the true beginning of his career as a writer.[1] Wieland is sometimes considered the first American Gothic novel. Wieland is often categorized under several sub-genres including gothic fiction, horror fiction, psychological fiction and epistolary fiction, which are listed at Project Gutenberg. Major themes include religious fanaticism, sensationalist psychology, and voice and perception.

  1. ^ Ringe, Donald A. (1966). Charles Brockden Brown. Twayne Publishers, Inc.