Godwin, William

Caleb Williams: Or Things as They Are (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780141441238
author:
Godwin, William
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
129mm X 198mm
Genre:
General & Literary Fiction
Condition:
New
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£12.11

Description

Caleb Williams is a gripping novel that explores the darker side of power and persecution. When honest young Caleb begins to suspect that his new master Squire Falkland is hiding a secret, he sets in motion a chain of events that will have devastating consequences. As Caleb digs deeper into Falkland's past, he uncovers a shocking truth that exposes the intolerable persecution meted out to those who dare to challenge the status quo. This searing tale of psychological power and suspense raises important questions about justice, equality, and the misuse of power. Written by William Godwin in 1794, Caleb Williams is a thought-provoking novel that continues to resonate today with its radical call for change and its powerful critique of corrupt hierarchies.

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