Arthur Mervyn Or Memoirs Of The Year 1793

Arthur Mervyn is a novel written by Charles Brockden Brown, and it is also known as Memoirs of the Year 1793. The book follows the story of Arthur Mervyn, a young man who moves to Philadelphia in 1793 to start a new life. However, he soon finds himself caught up in the Yellow Fever epidemic that is ravaging the city. As Arthur tries to navigate the chaos and tragedy of the epidemic, he also becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and corruption. He meets a cast of characters, including a mysterious Frenchman, a wealthy merchant, and a beautiful but enigmatic woman. The novel is a reflection of the political and social climate of the time, with themes of class struggle, corruption, and the struggle for survival in a time of crisis. It is also a coming-of-age story, as Arthur learns about himself and the world around him in the face of extreme adversity. Overall, Arthur Mervyn is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 18th century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, or culture.It was plain that some connection subsisted between her and Welbeck. Would she drop the subject at the point which it had now attained? Would she cease to exert herself to extract from me the desired information, or would she not rather make Welbeck a party in the cause, and prejudice my new friend against me? This was an evil proper, by all lawful means, to avoid. I knew of no other expedient than to confess to him the truth, with regard to Clavering, and explain to him the dilemma in which my adherence to my promise had involved me.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.