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In this candid memoir, William Godwin reflects on the life of his late wife, Mary Wollstonecraft, a pioneering advocate for womens rights and the mother of Mary Shelley. Written just a year after her passing, this intimate account reveals the complexities of a woman who defied societal norms and lived boldly during her time. - Summary by Katie Cocco

Young, honest Caleb Williams enters the employment of Squire Ferdinando Falkland – a cultured, kindly gentleman who harbours a dreadful secret. When his curiosity uncovers the truth, Caleb finds himself the victim of false accusations, persecution and a corrupt system of justice. His vulnerability is apparent at every turn.

Caleb Williams or Things As They Are unfolds the dramatic tale of Ferdinando Falkland, a noble British squire, and Caleb Williams, a humble yet ambitious young man who serves as Falklands personal secretary. When Caleb stumbles upon a dark secret from Falklands history, the dynamics of their relationship take a sinister turn. Despite Calebs vow of silence, the knowledge he possesses threatens Falklands deeply ingrained notions of social hierarchy and innate virtue. Falkland, in a desperate bid to retain his power, resorts to extreme measures, using manipulation, imprisonment, and pursuit to ...

Enquiry Concerning Political Justice and Its Influence on Morals and Happiness by William Godwin (1756-1836) was first published in February 1793, the month following the execution of Louis XVI of France. It proved to be immediately popular and influential. Godwin, the son of a Calvinist preacher, was educated at Hoxton Academy, after which, he became a minister to a dissenter congregation in Ware.