"Wieland; or, The Transformation: An American Tale" is a novel by American writer Charles Brockden Brown that was published in 1798. In this work, the author explores the themes of religion, family and psychological thriller. The main character, Karl Wieland, tells about the unusual events that happened to his family, challenging the reader to think about the limits of faith and reason. This book is considered one of the most important works of American Romanticism, which offered a new approach to the psychological aspects of literature and remains relevant today.