The Apparition in the Glass: Charles Brockden Brown's American Gothic

by Bill Christophersen

Explores how the four "gothic" novels of American writer Brown (1771-1810) reflect the new country's pride at gaining independence, spiritual doubts, social dilemmas and postrevolutionary tension. Close readings find correspondences between the fictional themes and contemporary events and debates. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Genres: Literary Criticism

222 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994