num_pages: 222
description: 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.
language: English
title: The Apparition in the Glass: Charles Brockden Brown's American Gothic
titlecomplete: The Apparition in the Glass: Charles Brockden Brown's American Gothic
genres: Literary Criticism
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Univ of Georgia Pr