A major influence on Poe and Hawthorne, this spellbinding tale of seduction, insanity, and murder represents one of America's earliest novels. Based on the true story of a religious fanatic who slaughtered his family, this proto-Gothic novel unfolds in rural Pennsylvania of the 1760s and offers compelling reflections of the era's social and political anxieties.
Carwin Reeks
Deze serie duikt in de duistere krochten van de menselijke psyche en bovennatuurlijke verschijnselen. Gesitueerd in het vroege Amerika, volgt het familiedrama's vol mysterie, obsessie en onverklaarbare gebeurtenissen. Personages worstelen met innerlijke demonen en externe bedreigingen die hun realiteitszin uitdagen. Het is een boeiende verkenning van de gotische fictie met diepgaande psychologische diepgang.


Aanbevolen leesvolgorde
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- Carwin the Biloquist- 64bladzijden
- 3 uur lezen
 - The origin story of Carwin delves into the life of a master manipulator who deceives both his family and a wealthy patron. As a central figure in a Gothic narrative, Carwin's unique ability to speak in two different voices enhances the story's psychological intensity, creating a chilling atmosphere. This exploration of manipulation and identity offers a deep dive into the complexities of human nature and moral ambiguity within the Gothic tradition.