Arthur Mervyn; Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793

Arthur Mervyn; Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 is a novel by Charles Brockden Brown, published in the early 19th century. Set during the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, it follows the protagonist, Arthur Mervyn, as he grapples with moral dilemmas and societal challenges amid the chaos of disease and panic. The novel is notable for its realistic portrayal of the epidemic and its exploration of themes such as humanity and duty, making it a significant work in American literature and a valuable text for scholarly discussion.