William Godwin

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William Godwin's Adventures of Caleb Williams is a gripping tale of suspense, intrigue, and betrayal. The story follows the young protagonist, Caleb Williams, as he is caught up in a web of deceit and conspiracy that threatens to destroy him. With its richly-drawn characters...

The book centres on conversations between Alessia, a student, and the various characters she encounters in the course of her travels. These conversations cover some of the main themes in philosophy, such as how we can know facts about the world, happiness, God, life's...

'To a rational being there can be but one rule of conduct, justice, and one mode of ascertaining that rule, the exercise of his understanding.' Godwin's Political Justice is the founding text of philosophical anarchism. Written in the immediate aftermath of the French Revolution,...

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LONDON, November 20, 1832. "CALEB WILLIAMS" has always been regarded by the public with an unusual degree of favour. The proprietor of "THE STANDARD NOVELS" has therefore imagined that even an account of the concoction and mode of writing of the work would be...

William Godwin was one of the most popular novelists of the Romantic era; P.B. Shelley praised him, Byron drew heavily on his narrative style, and Mary Shelley, Godwin's daughter, dedicated Frankenstein to him.Caleb Williams is the riveting account of a young man whose curiosity...

Young, honest Caleb Williams enters the employment of Squire Ferdinando Falkland - a cultured, kindly gentleman who harbours a dreadful secret. When his curiosity uncovers the truth, Caleb finds himself the victim of false accusations, persecution and a corrupt system of justice. His vulnerability...

When honest young Caleb Williams comes to work as a secretary for Squire Falkland, he soon begins to suspect that his new master is hiding a secret. As he digs deeper into Falkland's past and finally unearths the horrible truth, the results of his...

In William Godwin's dark psychological novel of paranoia and persecution, the eponymous hero is a guileless young servant who enters the employment of Ferdinando Falkland, a cosmopolitan and benevolent country gentleman. Falkland is subject to fits of unexplained melancholy, and Caleb becomes convinced that...

Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by William Godwin. Things as They Are; or The Adventures of Caleb Williams (often abbreviated to Caleb Williams) (1794) by William Godwin is a three-volume novel written as a call to end the abuse of power by...

Reproduction of the original: Caleb Williams by William GodwinAuthor: William GodwinISBN-10: 3752360062ISBN-13: 9783752360066Publisher: Outlook VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2020Pages: 312Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.81d

Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are By William GodwinAuthor: William GodwinISBN-10: 1976319544ISBN-13: 9781976319549Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2017Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.33d

Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are (1794) is a novel by English writer and political philosopher William Godwin. Published a year after the appearance of his Enquiry Concerning Political Justice (1793), Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are is a thriller and mystery...

Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are (1794) is a novel by English writer and political philosopher William Godwin. Published a year after the appearance of his Enquiry Concerning Political Justice (1793), Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are is a thriller and mystery...

The reputation of WILLIAM GODWIN as a social philosopher, and the merits of his famous novel, "Caleb Williams," have been for more than a century the subject of extreme divergencies of judgment among critics. "The first systematic anarchist," as he is called by Professor...

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Fleetwood(sub-titled: Or, The New Man of Feeling) is a novel by William Godwin. Like his two previous novels, it is an eponymous tale (the title of the novel is the same as the name of the hero). More than either Caleb Williams or St....

Title: History of the Commonwealth of England from its commencement to the Restoration of Charles the Second.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150...

Title: History of the Commonwealth of England from its commencement to the Restoration of Charles the Second.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150...

But notwithstanding the plausibility of these conjectures, we are now inclined to give up our original opinion, and to ascribe the performance to a gentleman of Wales, who lived so late as the reign of king William the third. The name of this amiable...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

The Life of Geoffrey Chaucer is a biography written by William Godwin, the husband of Mary Wollstonecraft. The book offers an in-depth look at the life of the 14th century poet, including his relationship with John of Gaunt, one of the most powerful men...

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First published in 1834, Lives of Necromancers is perhaps one of the most thorough overviews of the lives and legends of both fictional and historic individuals associated with the magical arts. Godwin thoughtfully summarizes the histories and tales of mankind, from ancient Rome and...

The main purpose of this book is to exhibit a fair delineation of the credulity of the human mind. Such an exhibition cannot fail to be productive of the most salutary lessons. One view of the subject will teach us a useful pride in...

Lives of the Necromancers By William GodwinAuthor: William GodwinISBN-10: 197793207XISBN-13: 9781977932075Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2017Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.25d

William Godwin (1756-1836) states in his preface: "The main purpose of this book is to exhibit a fair delineation of the credulity of the human mind. Such an exhibition cannot fail to be productive of the most salutary lessons." Contents: Introduction Ambitious Nature of...

A history of magic and those who have claimed to have supernatural abilities, from biblical references to witchcraft to magic in ancient Rome and Greece. First published in 1834, this volume was written by William Godwin, English philosopher and father of Mary Shelley, the...

"If we would know man in all his subtleties, we must deviate into the world of miracles and sorcery . . ."To know the things that are not, and cannot be, but have been imagined and believed, is the most curious chapter in the...

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Explore the history of magic and mystical powers in this fascinating volume from acclaimed philosopher and writer William Godwin. This detailed account of known necromancers throughout the ages also delves into their methods and beliefs, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the...

A new edition of Godwin's powerful novel of war, madness, and paranoia, edited by a major scholar of Romanticism. Author: William GodwinISBN-10: 155481085XISBN-13: 9781554810857Publisher: Broadview Press IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2015Pages: 528Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90dAbout the Author Tilottama Rajan is Canada Research...

Memoirs and Posthumous Works of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin (Volume 1), has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a...

Memoirs of Mary Wollstonecraft is a biographical work written by William Godwin, the husband of the famous feminist writer and philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Wollstonecraft, from her early years growing up in London to her career as...

Memoirs of the Author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1798) is William Godwin's biography of his late wife Mary Wollstonecraft. Rarely published in the nineteenth century and sparingly even today, Memoirs is most often viewed as a source for information on...

Memoirs of the Author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1798) is William Godwin's biography of his wife Mary Wollstonecraft, the author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792).Author: William GodwinISBN-10: 1725968789ISBN-13: 9781725968783Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2018Pages: 70Format:...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

William Godwin (1756-1836) was one of the first exponents of utilitarianism and the first modern proponent of anarchism. He was not only a radical philosopher but a pioneer in libertarian education, a founder of communist economics, and an acute and powerful novelist whose literary...

In the evening of the same day, my beloved Marguerite arrived unexpectedly at Paris. In the beginning of our separation, I had been to the last degree punctual in my letters. I had no pleasure so great, as retiring to my closet, and pouring...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: William GodwinISBN-10: 1545038023ISBN-13: 9781545038024Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

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Uncover the dark secrets of crime and corruption in 18th century England with this gripping novel. Follow the journey of Caleb Williams, a young man who is falsely accused of theft and finds himself tangled in a web of deceit and betrayal. A compelling...