Wieland; Or, The Transformation: An American Tale

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. The obvious theme of Wieland is the criticism of religious fanaticism. The religious fanaticism of both Theodore a...