Wieland (novel)

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Wieland

1811 reprint of Wieland
Author	Charles Brockden Brown
Language	English
Genre	Gothic novel
Publisher	H. Caritat
Publication date	1798
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardback)
Pages	298

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.