'Wieland; Or, The Transformation: An American Tale' is a gothic novel by Charles Brockden Brown. It tells the story of the Wieland family who are afflicted by a horrifying, mysterious force which wreaks havoc on their lives. Tragically, family patriarch Theodore Wieland succumbs to this force and is manipulated into committing heinous acts. The book serves as a complex exploration of religious fanaticism, manipulation and deception set within the backdrop of 18th century America.
