About “Wieland”

Wieland is a novel centered on a family living on an estate outside Philadelphia that is disturbed by mysterious voices believed to be divine in origin, leading the family's young patriarch to act on what he perceives as a religious command to commit violence. The story explores themes of religious delusion, the influence of external voices, and the psychological and moral consequences of perceived divine authority.

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Published
1798
Latest edition
1798 · ISBN 9780393932539
ISBN
9780393932539

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How many pages is Wieland?

Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown has 592 pages.

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