Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-02-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #11323 |
Description
"Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are" by William Godwin is a three-volume novel published in 1794. A humble young man enters service with the wealthy Ferdinando Falkland, whose volatile temperament conceals a dark secret. When Caleb's curiosity leads him to uncover his master's guilt in a past murder, he becomes trapped in a desperate game of pursuit and persecution. This gripping tale exposes how power and institutions destroy innocent lives, offering a scathing critique of tyrannical justice in Godwin's England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)