Publisher's Synopsis

Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist is a novel written by Charles Brockden Brown. The story revolves around a man named Carwin, who has the ability to throw his voice and manipulate people's thoughts. The novel is presented as a series of memoirs written by Carwin himself, in which he recounts his life story and the events that led to his unique abilities.Carwin's story begins with his childhood in England, where he was raised by an abusive father. He eventually runs away and travels to America, where he meets a group of intellectuals who introduce him to the study of metaphysics. Through his studies, Carwin develops his biloquial abilities and begins to use them to manipulate people for his own gain.The novel takes a dark turn when Carwin becomes involved in a series of murders and betrayals. He is eventually caught and brought to trial, where he is sentenced to death. In his final moments, Carwin reflects on his life and the choices that led him down a path of destruction.Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist is a psychological thriller that explores themes of power, manipulation, and the consequences of one's actions. Brown's writing style is complex and thought-provoking, making this novel a must-read for fans of Gothic literature.Unfinished work, considered his best.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781419133626
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 60
Weight: 122g
Height: 235mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 3mm