Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are by William Godwin

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Author Godwin, William, 1756-1836
Title Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are
Credits Produced by Jon Ingram, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are" by William Godwin is a novel written during the late 18th century. The narrative centers around Caleb Williams, a young man who becomes entangled in the dark secrets of his employer, Mr. Falkland, a cultured gentleman. As Caleb's curiosity leads him to uncover Falkland's hidden past, he subsequently finds himself in a perilous battle for survival against the oppressive forces of tyranny and social injustice. At the start of the novel, Caleb reflects on his misfortunes and the calamities that have befallen him, spurred by his role as Falkland's secretary. After the death of his father, Caleb receives an invitation to work at Falkland's estate, an opportunity that seems promising but soon veers into a nightmare. His initial admiration for Falkland evolves into fear as he witnesses his employer's violent mood swings and ultimately becomes embroiled in a life-altering conflict resulting from Falkland’s dark secrets. This opening reveals tensions between personal integrity, social hierarchy, and the inescapable consequences of curiosity, setting the tone for a story that explores the depths of moral complexity and human ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Young men -- Fiction
Subject Murderers -- Fiction
Subject False imprisonment -- Fiction
Subject Master and servant -- Fiction
Subject Executions and executioners -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 11323
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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