“All men are, at times, influenced by inexplicable sentiments. Ideas haunt them in spite of all their efforts to discard them. Prepossessions are entertained, for which their reason is unable to discover any adequate cause. The strength of a belief, when it is destitute of any rational foundation, seems, of itself, to furnish a new ground for credulity. We first admit a powerful persuasion, and then, from reflecting on the insufficiency of the ground on which it is built, instead of being prompted to dismiss it, we become more forcibly attached to it.”
Quote by Charles Brockden Brown
Work
Somnambulism and other stories
This book is a compilation of short narratives that delve into the mysterious world of somnambulism and the depths of the human subconscious. The stories within are thought-provoking and often surreal, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human mind and the strange occurrences that can occur during sleep. more
Author
Charles Brockden Brown
Charles Brockden Brown was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and realistic works. His writings often explored moral and religious issues, reflecting the social conditions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. more
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