Edgar Huntly, Or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker - Brown, Charles Brockden
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First published in 1799, Charles Brockden Brown's "Edgar Huntly, Or, Memoirs of a Sleep Walker" is the story of its title character, who upon learning of the death of the brother of his friend and love interest, Mary Waldegrave, visits where he died in the woods in rural Pennsylvania. There he discovers a man, Clithero, a servant from a nearby farm, suspiciously lurking about near the scene of Waldegrave's murder. Suspecting Clithero, Edgar begins investigating the matter and is soon obsessed with Clithero and his secret, violent past in Ireland. While attempting to find the truth of his…mehr

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First published in 1799, Charles Brockden Brown's "Edgar Huntly, Or, Memoirs of a Sleep Walker" is the story of its title character, who upon learning of the death of the brother of his friend and love interest, Mary Waldegrave, visits where he died in the woods in rural Pennsylvania. There he discovers a man, Clithero, a servant from a nearby farm, suspiciously lurking about near the scene of Waldegrave's murder. Suspecting Clithero, Edgar begins investigating the matter and is soon obsessed with Clithero and his secret, violent past in Ireland. While attempting to find the truth of his friend's murder, Edgar is unwittingly drawn into a dangerous and strange mystery involving people sleepwalking, a dark and frightening cave, and a brutal native tribe. Considered an early example of the American gothic novel, "Edgar Huntly" is rich in suspense, evocative imagery, an unreliable narrator, and a surprise ending. Brown's novel has endured as a gripping and suspenseful tale rich with the detail of 18th century America and remains an entertaining mystery which will keep readers guessing until the very end. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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Charles Brockden Brown was an American novelist, historian, and editor during the early national period. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Elijah Brown, he became a pivotal figure in early American literature and is often regarded as the most important American novelist before James Fenimore Cooper. Brown's work pioneered gothic fiction in America and delved into complex psychological and moral issues. Over his career, he produced notable works including Wieland, Edgar Huntly, and Arthur Mervyn, which reflect the uncertainties and challenges of his era. His writing skillfully combined elements of suspense, mystery, and moral inquiry, influencing the development of American literary tradition. Though he died young at age 39 in Philadelphia, his contributions left a lasting legacy on American fiction and gothic literature. Brown's exploration of human nature and societal fears helped establish themes that would resonate throughout American letters, making him a foundational figure in shaping early American narrative forms and the gothic genre.