Publisher's Synopsis
Wieland's Madness is a novel written by Charles Brockden Brown. The story is set in the late 18th century and revolves around the life of a man named Wieland. He is a wealthy and respected man who lives with his sister Clara in a beautiful estate. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he begins to experience strange and terrifying visions. He believes that he is receiving messages from God and becomes convinced that he must carry out a divine mission. Wieland's mental state deteriorates rapidly, and he begins to hear voices and see apparitions. His behavior becomes increasingly erratic and violent, and he eventually murders his wife and children. The novel explores themes of mental illness, religious fanaticism, and the destructive power of obsession. It is a haunting and thought-provoking work that delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche.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.
