Charles Brockden Brown

166 books • 9 series

Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810) was an American writer and one of the earliest practitioners of the American novel. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he played a crucial role in the development of American literature during the early years of the nation. Brown was a prolific writer, authoring numerous novels, short stories, and essays. His works often explored themes of madness, paranoia, and psychological turmoil, reflecting the anxieties of the post-Revolutionary War era. Brown's works combined elements of Gothic fiction, sentimentalism, and psychological exploration, making him an important figure in the development of early American literature. While Brown's literary career was relatively short-lived, his influence on subsequent generations of American writers cannot be overstated. His innovative approach to storytelling and exploration of the human psyche laid the groundwork for future writers to delve into the darker aspects of the American experience.
May 1, 2012
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Novels

May 1, 2012
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The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics and Science Volume 2

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The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics and Science Volume 4

Mar 1, 2012
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The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics and Science Volume 7

Mar 1, 2012
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The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics and Science Volume 6

Mar 1, 2012
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The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics and Science Volume 3

Feb 22, 2012
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The American Register, Or, General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume 1 of 7

Feb 7, 2012
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Carwin, the Biloquist (Volume 3); Stephen Calvert. Jessica. the Scribbler

Feb 1, 2012
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The American Register, or General Repository of History, Politics and Science (Volume 1)

Feb 1, 2012
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The American Register, Or, General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume 3 of 7

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The American Register, Or, General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume 4 of 7

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of Carwin, the Biloquist, and Other American Tales

Carwin, the Biloquist, and Other American Tales

Feb 1, 2012
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The American Register, Or, General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume 6 of 7

Feb 1, 2012
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An Address to the Congress of the United States on the Utility and Justice of Restrictions Upon Foreign Commerce

Feb 1, 2012
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The American Register, Or, General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume 2 of 7

Feb 1, 2012
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The American Register, Or, General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume 5 of 7

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The American Register, Or, General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume 7 of 7

The American Register, Or, General Repository of History, Politics and Science. Volume 7 of 7

Jan 24, 2012
Cover of Edgar Huntley Memoirs of a Sleep Walker

Edgar Huntley Memoirs of a Sleep Walker

Jan 13, 2012
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Wieland, an American Tale (Volume 2)

Jan 4, 2012
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The Novels of Charles Brockden Brown (Volume 3, PT. 2); Arthur Mervyn, Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793. with a Memoir of the Author

Jan 2, 2012
Cover of Carwin, the Biloquist (Volume 2); And Other American Tales and Pieces

Carwin, the Biloquist (Volume 2); And Other American Tales and Pieces

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Novels of Charles Brockden Brown (Volume 6-7); Ormond, Or, the Secret Witness. Clara Howard, Or, the Enthusiasm of Love

The Novels of Charles Brockden Brown (Volume 6-7); Ormond, Or, the Secret Witness. Clara Howard, Or, the Enthusiasm of Love

Jan 1, 2012
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Wieland, an American Tale (Volume 3)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Novels of Charles Brockden Brown (Volume 1); Wieland, Or, the Transformation

The Novels of Charles Brockden Brown (Volume 1); Wieland, Or, the Transformation