Publisher's Synopsis
""The Adventures of Caleb Williams"" is a novel written by William Godwin and first published in 1794. The book is a classic example of the Gothic genre, and it tells the story 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 he becomes determined to uncover the truth. As Caleb delves deeper into Falkland's past, he finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue, betrayal, and murder. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and social injustice, and it is considered a groundbreaking work of political fiction. ""The Adventures of Caleb Williams"" is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.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.
