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Arthur Mervyn; Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022967243
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Arthur Mervyn, Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 by Charles Brockden Brown plunges readers into the heart of Philadelphia during the devastating yellow fever epidemic. This historical fiction, presented as a memoir, unfolds against the backdrop of a city gripped by fear and uncertainty. Brown masterfully weaves a tale of mystery and intrigue, exploring the human condition under extreme duress.
Set in 1793 Philadelphia, the novel offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. More than just a historical record, Arthur Mervyn is a work of literary merit that resonates with enduring themes of morality, survival, and the search for truth. Readers will be captivated by the atmosphere of suspense and the intricate narrative that Charles Brockden Brown crafts within this classic work of American fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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