About “The power of sympathy, or, The triumph of nature founded in truth”
The Power of Sympathy is a 1789 American novel written by William Hill Brown in epistolary form. It is considered the first American novel. The story follows characters who experience the consequences of seduction and emotional passion. The novel highlights the importance of moral education for women and the value of rational thought in avoiding personal and social harm. Through its characters' struggles, the book warns against giving in to unchecked emotions. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)