Let’s Discuss WIELAND | The Birth of American Gothic

My thoughts on Charles Brockden Brown's WIELAND (1798), the first American Gothic novel. #booktube
James Richard Russo's dissertation, THE CRAFT OF CHARLES BROCKDEN BROWN'S FICTION (1979)
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[@kennak.5253]

This is awesome! I'm studying Wieland for a Gothic Lit class and I was perplexed because I had never heard of it before and there seems to be little coverage of it online. This is a really great analysis and I'm heartened to see that there's some love online for these more obscure novel studies.

[@revenantreads]

Thank you! I too was surprised at how little attention these works get online.

[@travelthroughstories]

Great discussion! I wrote my senior thesis on Wieland - I found the use of ventriloquism so disturbing and interesting, especially given the gothic themes. Interesting points about Clara. Also wasn't aware of the real life analogues... Thanks for the reminder that I need to reread this one!

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Thanks! How interesting that you chose Wieland as a senior thesis. It's certainly a strange book that gives the reader a lot to think about: spontaneous human combustion, ventriloquism, religious delusion, mass murder, etc. It's a trip!

[@BookTimewithElvis]

Very well done Vin it was a curious read but watching this video put things into more perspective 😃👍

[@revenantreads]

Thanks, Mark. It's a strange book but I'm glad I had you guys along for the ride!