Publisher's Synopsis
Fleetwood Or The New Man Of Feeling is a novel written by William Godwin, first published in 1805. The book is a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set in 18th-century England. The protagonist, Fleetwood, is a wealthy young man who falls in love with a woman named Louisa. However, their relationship is threatened by Fleetwood's jealousy and suspicion, leading to tragic consequences.The novel explores themes of morality, social class, and the nature of human emotions. It is also notable for its use of the first-person narrative, which allows the reader to experience the story through Fleetwood's perspective. Through his journey, Fleetwood learns to understand and empathize with others, ultimately becoming a ""new man of feeling.""Godwin was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement and a pioneering philosopher of anarchism. Fleetwood Or The New Man Of Feeling is considered one of his most significant works and a classic of English literature.Fleetwood, I also am your father. And I will not be less indulgent, scarcely less anxious, than your natural parent. You know in gross, though you do not know in detail, the peculiar attachment I feel for every thing that bears the name of Fleetwood. Am I not your father?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.
