Wieland; or The Transformation, and Memoirs of Carwin, The Biloquist

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Wieland; or The Transformation, and Memoirs of Carwin, The Biloquist

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ISBN: 9780199538775
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM55.73 MYR
Date of Publication: 2009-04-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror
Related Topics: Classics, Gothic
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One of the earliest major American novels, Wieland (1798) is a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue set in rural Pennsylvania 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. Also included is Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist , the unfinished sequel to Wieland , in which Brown considers power and manipulation while tracing Carwin's career as a disciple of the utopist Ludloe.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum 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, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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