Quick guide: wieland

?Wieland? is subtitled ?The Transformation: An American Tale.? However, it is usually known as ?Wieland.? It was the first major work by author Charles Brockden Brown. The book was first published in the year 1798. ?Wieland? is said to have brought a great change in the life of the author. It was actually a real beginning of the author?s career as a writer. ?Wieland? is considered as the first and most famous American gothic novel. The critics and scholars compare ?Wieland? to ?Caleb Williams? written by William Godwin. The influence of William Godwin is quite noticeable, but the writing style of Brown in ?Wieland? is quite unique. Quick Guide: Wieland Copyright Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Plot Overview Chapter Three: Characters Chapter Four: Summary Chapter Five: Critical Analysis