Publisher's Synopsis
Presents the novel The Power of Sympathy, or The Triumph of Nature, widely considered to be the first American novel. The tale tells of a threatened incestuous marriage resulting from an earlier seduction.
About the Publisher
Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.
