Caleb Williams or Things As They Are
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Caleb Williams, an intelligent and ambitious young man, is hired as a personal secretary to Ferdinando Falkland, a wealthy and respected British squire. Caleb accidentally discovers a terrible secret from Falkland's past, but promises to keep it a secret. Despite Caleb's promise of silence, Falkland, obsessed with maintaining his reputation and social standing, becomes increasingly fearful that Caleb may reveal his secret and sets out to destroy Caleb's life. Caleb is forced to flee from Falkland's relentless pursuit, and the novel follows his harrowing journey as he encounters a series of obstacles and hardships, each encounter shaping his understanding of the world and the complexities of human nature.Book Details
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William Godwin
England
William Godwin was an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism and the first modern proponent of anarchism. Godwin is most...
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