Publisher's Synopsis
""The Adventures of Caleb Williams"" is a novel written by William Godwin and published in 1794. The story follows the life of Caleb Williams, a young man who becomes the servant of a wealthy landowner named Ferdinando Falkland. Caleb soon discovers that Falkland has a dark secret, and when he tries to reveal it, he becomes the target of Falkland's wrath.As the story unfolds, Caleb is forced to flee from Falkland and becomes a fugitive, pursued by the law and society. He encounters many obstacles and challenges along the way, including poverty, betrayal, and imprisonment. However, he also meets new friends and allies who help him in his quest for justice and freedom.""The Adventures of Caleb Williams"" is a novel that explores the themes of power, corruption, and justice. It is considered one of the earliest examples of the Gothic novel, with its dark and suspenseful plot, and its exploration of the psychological depths of its characters. The novel was highly influential in its time and has been praised for its social commentary and its portrayal of the struggles of the common people against the powerful elites.He figured himself, as about to be deserted by every creature in human form; all men, under the influence of a fatal enchantment, approving only what was sophisticated and artificial, and holding the rude and genuine offspring of nature in mortal antipathy. Impressed with these gloomy presages, he saw Miss Melville with no sentiments but those of rancorous aversion; and, accustomed as he was to the uncontrolled inclulgence of his propensities, he determined to wreak upon her a signal revenge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
