Publisher's Synopsis
Caleb Williams or Things as They Are is a novel written by William Godwin. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of Caleb Williams, a young man who becomes the secretary of a wealthy and powerful man named Falkland. Caleb soon discovers that Falkland has a dark secret and is willing to go to great lengths to protect it. When Caleb threatens to expose the truth, Falkland turns on him and Caleb is forced to go on the run. The novel explores themes such as power, corruption, and the struggle for justice. It is considered a classic of early English literature and is known for its innovative use of narrative structure and its exploration of the psychological motivations of its characters.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ERNEST A. BAKER, M.A. LONDON 1903.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.
