Arthur Mervyn; or, Memoirs of the Year 1793; Volume 1

by Charles Brockden Brown

Book Overview

Set in Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793, Arthur Mervyn is a captivating story of how the disease affected the lives of its protagonists. It provides readers with a window into the society of the time as it highlights the issues of social inequality and the shortcomings of the government. Charles Brockden Brown's Arthur Mervyn remains a classic work of American Gothic literature.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021446149
• ISBN13: 9781021446145
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"