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"Edgar Huntly; or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker" is a novel written by Charles Brockden Brown, an American author and one of the early practitioners of American Gothic fiction. The novel was first published in 1799 and is considered one of the earliest works of American literature in the Gothic tradition.The story revolves around the eponymous character, Edgar Huntly, who narrates his experiences as a sleepwalker and the bizarre and often nightmarish events he encounters. Set in the American wilderness, the novel explores themes of psychological turmoil, the supernatural, and the unknown.As a work of early American Gothic fiction, "Edgar Huntly" combines elements of horror, mystery, and psychological suspense. The character's sleepwalking episodes and his encounters with the wilderness and its dangers contribute to a sense of unease and strangeness throughout the narrative.The novel is significant in the context of American literature for its exploration of the human psyche, its incorporation of Gothic elements, and its contribution to the development of the American Gothic tradition.

Wieland - or, The transformation is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1892.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

""Wieland"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel written by Charles Brockden Brown. Set in the late 18th century, this literary work explores themes of madness, fanaticism, and the limits of reason.The story revolves around the Wieland family, whose lives are turned upside down by a series of tragic events. The protagonist, Theodore Wieland, finds himself caught in a web of deceit, supernatural occurrences, and psychological turmoil. As the line between reality and delusion blurs, Theodore grapples with his own sanity and the dark forces that seem to manipulate his life.Charles Brockden Brown's ""Wieland"" is a captivating blend of Gothic fiction and psychological suspense. It delves into the complexities of human nature and the fragility of the human mind, leaving readers pondering the boundaries of rationality and the power of the unknown.

Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist (A Fragment), has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

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. Wieland is sometimes considered the first American Gothic novel. It has often been linked to Caleb Williams by William Godwin. Godwin's influence is clear, but Brown's writing is unique in its style. Wieland is often categorized under several subgenres other than gothic fiction, including horror, psychological fiction and epistolary fiction,

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Wieland; or, the transsforamtion is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Mit Themen wie Wildnisangst, Übernatürliches , Dunkelheit und irrationales Denken und Angst. Edgar Huntly, ein junger Mann, der mit seinem Onkel und seinen Schwestern (seiner einzigen verbliebenen Familie) auf einer Farm außerhalb von Philadelphia lebt, ist entschlossen herauszufinden, wer seinen Freund Waldegrave ermordet hat. Huntly geht in der Nähe der Ulme spazieren, unter der Waldegrave eines Nachts spät getötet wurde, und sieht Clithero, einen Diener von einer benachbarten Farm, der halb angezogen im Boden gräbt und laut weint. Huntly kommt zu dem Schluss, dass Clithero der Mörder sein könnte. Er kommt auch zu dem Schluss, dass Clithero schlafwandelt.

Carwin the Biloquist (1798, 1805) is a story fragment by American author Charles Brockden Brown. A prequel of sorts to the novel, Wieland, Carwin the Biloquist provides backstory for the character of Carwin, a man with the uncanny ability to perfectly mimic any voice. Carwin the Biloquist is an unfinished story that traces the life of Carwin before meeting the Wieland family. Having discovered his power at a young age, Carwin first manipulates his family before striking out on his own, eventually meeting a wealthy man named Ludloe who encourages his intelligence and curiosity, but remains unaware of his biloquism. The two travel to Europe, where Carwin learns of Ludloe¿s membership in an occult society before setting out to discover its secrets. Carwin the Biloquist by Charles Brockden Brown is a masterpiece of horror and Gothic fiction with emotional depth and psychological intensity. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles Brockden Brown¿s Carwin the Biloquist is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Narrated by Clara, the only survivor of the cursed Wieland family, this Gothic tale builds in suspense to one tragic night when Clara's brother, in a divinely inspired seizure, commits an unspeakable act. Edited and with an Introduction by Fred Lewis Pattee.

Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810), an American novelist, historian, and editor of the Early National period, is generally regarded by scholars as the most ambitious and accomplished US novelist before James Fenimore Cooper. He is the most frequently studied and republished practitioner of the "early American novel, " or the US novel between 1789 and roughly 1820. Although Brown was by no means the first American novelist, as some early criticism claimed, the breadth and complexity of his achievement as a writer in multiple genres (novels, short stories, essays and periodical writings of every sort, poetry, historiography, reviews) makes him a crucial figure in US literature and culture of the 1790s and 1800s, and a significant public intellectual in the wider Atlantic print culture and public sphere of the era of the French Revolution.

Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810), an American novelist, historian, and editor of the Early National period, is generally regarded by scholars as the most ambitious and accomplished US novelist before James Fenimore Cooper. He is the most frequently studied and republished practitioner of the "early American novel, " or the US novel between 1789 and roughly 1820. Although Brown was by no means the first American novelist, as some early criticism claimed, the breadth and complexity of his achievement as a writer in multiple genres (novels, short stories, essays and periodical writings of every sort, poetry, historiography, reviews) makes him a crucial figure in US literature and culture of the 1790s and 1800s, and a significant public intellectual in the wider Atlantic print culture and public sphere of the era of the French Revolution.

Wieland (1798) is a novel by American author Charles Brockden Brown. Considered the first American Gothic novel, this a story of psychological horror and occult mystery based on the real-life James Yates Murders. The novel follows the Wieland family, whose father immigrated to the American colonies prior to the Revolutionary War in order to found a fanatical religious sect. Following his mysterious death, his children attempt to build normal, prosperous lives-Theodore marries his sister's childhood friend Catharine Pleyel, and together they have four children, while Clara begins to imagine a life with Henry, Catharine's brother. After several years, however, they begin to hear voices compelling them to do bizarre and terrible things. Amidst this inexplicable terror, a man named Carwin-who has the gift of multiple voices-appears, changing their lives forever. Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown is a masterpiece of horror and Gothic fiction with emotional depth and psychological intensity, and remains a landmark work of American literature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles Brockden Brown's Wieland is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Edgar Huntly, or, Memoirs of a Sleepwalker (1799) is a novel by American author Charles Brockden Brown. Combining the suspenseful style of Gothic fiction with such thematic interests as consciousness, morality, and truth, Brown's novel shows the profound influence of European literature on his aesthetic while grounding the narrative in a distinctly American setting.Following the murder of his friend Waldegrave, the young Edgar Huntly devotes himself to uncovering the mystery of his death. While walking at night near the scene of the crime, Huntly sees a servant from a nearby farm named Clithero digging in the ground beneath a willow. Initially horrified at the man's strange behavior and disheveled appearance, Huntly soon becomes suspicious and decides to question Clithero. After realizing that the man is a sleepwalker, he confronts Clithero, who denies murdering Waldegrave but admits his guilt in murdering a man in his native Ireland. Disappointed but eager as ever to find his friend's killer, Edgar continues his search. When he wakes up in a dark cave, completely disoriented and on the brink of starvation, Edgar must fend off the merciless local wildlife and escape captivity by the Lenni Lenape tribe in order to survive. Charles Brockden Brown's Edgar Huntly, or, Memoirs of a Sleepwalker is a harrowing work of mystery, horror, revenge, and survival which not only serves as a fine example of Gothic fiction, but as a detailed psychological portrait of settler colonial life.This early masterpiece of American literature, among Brown's other works, would inspire the novels of James Fenimore Cooper, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and countless other authors whose works employ elements of mystery, suspense, and horror. Brown's novel is perfect for readers looking for a terrifying tale with philosophical and psychological depth, as well as for those interested in the early days of American fiction.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles Brockden Brown's Edgar Huntly, or, Memoirs of a Sleepwalker is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.