Person Detail: Charles Brockden Brown

General Information:
Full Name: Charles Brockden Brown
Biography: (1771-1810) Writer. "Wieland, or the Transformation." He is considered the first professional American novelist. Born in Philadelphia, lived in New York City for a few years. He belonged to the "Friendly Club," an intellectual, political group. Brown was the nephew of Ann Eliza Bleecker.. Brown went on to become the leading writer of Gothic Fiction.
Author's Timeline:
1771		(Unknown) County Born in Philadelphia
1810		(Unknown) County
?		New York County Lived in New York City for a few years.