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Thoughts On Man: His Nature, Productions And Discoveries is a philosophical book written by William Godwin. It is a collection of essays that explores the nature of man, his abilities, and his place in the world. The book is divided into three sections, each dealing with a different aspect of human nature. The first section discusses the physical and mental characteristics of man, including his senses, intellect, and emotions. The second section explores the various productions of man, such as art, literature, and science, and how they reflect his nature. The final section delves into the discoveries made by man, including those in the fields of astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. Throughout the book, Godwin offers his own opinions and insights on these topics, often drawing on the works of other philosophers and thinkers. The book is considered a classic in the field of philosophy and is still widely read and studied today.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.

Les Choses Comme Elles Sont V3: Ou Les Aventures De Caleb Williams (1796) est un roman de l'�����crivain anglais William Godwin. Il s'agit de la troisi�����me partie d'une trilogie qui raconte l'histoire de Caleb Williams, un jeune homme qui se retrouve impliqu����� dans une s�����rie d'�����v�����nements myst�����rieux et dangereux.Dans ce volume, Caleb continue son p�����riple ������ travers l'Angleterre, poursuivi par son ennemi jur�����, le riche et puissant Ferdinando Falkland. Tout au long de son voyage, Caleb rencontre de nouveaux personnages intrigants et d�����couvre des secrets surprenants sur le pass����� de Falkland.Le roman est un exemple classique de la litt�����rature gothique, avec des �����l�����ments de myst�����re, d'intrigue et de suspense. Il explore �����galement des th�����mes plus profonds tels que la justice, la libert����� et la culpabilit�����.Les Choses Comme Elles Sont V3: Ou Les Aventures De Caleb Williams est un livre fascinant qui plaira aux amateurs de romans gothiques et de litt�����rature anglaise classique.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.

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When honest young Caleb Williams comes to work as a secretary for Squire Falkland, he soon begins to suspect that his new master is hiding a secret. As he digs deeper into Falkland's past and finally unearths the horrible truth, the results of his curiosity prove calamitous when-even though Caleb has loyally sworn never to disclose what he has discovered-the Squire enacts a cruel revenge. A tale of gripping suspense and psychological power, William Godwin's novel creates a searing depiction of the intolerable persecution meted out to a good man in pursuit of justice and equality. Written to expose the political oppression and corrupt hierarchies its author saw in the world around him, Caleb Williams makes a radical call to end the tyrannical misuses of power. Revised introduction examines Godwin's background of religious dissent, the literary and political climate of his times, and his belief in "philosophical anarchism"

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1890 Edition.

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Fleetwood(sub-titled: Or, The New Man of Feeling) is a novel by William Godwin. Like his two previous novels, it is an eponymous tale (the title of the novel is the same as the name of the hero). More than either Caleb Williams or St. Leon, however, Fleetwood is intended as a criticism of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his ideas about the virtue of natural man. Like Emile, the protagonist of Rousseau's treatise on education, Fleetwood is raised in the supposedly ideal world of nature. However, what is ideal for Rousseau turns out to be problematic in Fleetwood. The novel, in a bildungsroman style, follows the problematic consequences of the hero's natural education.Casimir Fleetwood lives in Merionethshire, North Wales, on a large estate near Cader Idris in the early to mid-eighteenth century and is brought up as an only child. While on the grand tour, he visits his father's old friend, Monsieur Ruffigny in Switzerland, who is a thinly disguised portrait of Rousseau. While he is there, his father dies, and Ruffigny decides to accompany Casimir back to Wales and tells the story of his life and how he became friends with Casimir's father during the journey. At 45 years old, he marries Mary Macneil, whose family have all died in a shipwreck. Casimir finds it difficult to adjust to married and his wife is much younger. He invites his distant cousins, Kenrick and Gifford. Casimir is unaware that Gifford's aim is to discredit his brother, and to become Casimir's heir. Mary becomes pregnant by the time the men come to stay, but Casimir imagines she is having an affair with Kenrick, prompted by Gifford's insinuations. Casimir frequently alludes to Othello in his account of this affair. After acting as a go-between for Kenrick and her friend, Louisa Scarborough, Mary is accused of adultery and is divorced by her husband, who goes to France. Kenrick and Casimir arranges to meet Gifford in Paris. As he approaches the city, however, Casimir is set upon by men who drag him from his carriage. Louisa's father arrives, denounces Gifford and reveals that Kenrick rescued Casimir from the attackers and Gifford was the shooter. Scarborough has proof that Kenrick and Mary are innocent. Casmir forgives Kenrick and is introduced to his baby son. He makes a will, giving his wife his possessions, Kenrick an estate worth £18,000, and says he plans to live in the Pyrenees on £400 a year. Mary arrives and they are reconciled. Gifford is executed in France as a highwayman and a swindler. Kenrick and Louisa marry. William Godwin (3 March 1756 - 7 April 1836) 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.[1] Godwin is most famous for two books that he published within the space of a year: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, an attack on political institutions, and Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams, which attacks aristocratic privilege, but also is the first mystery novel. Based on the success of both, Godwin featured prominently in the radical circles of London in the 1790s. In the ensuing conservative reaction to British radicalism, Godwin was attacked, in part because of his marriage to the pioneering feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft in 1797 and his candid biography of her after her death from childbirth. His daughter, Mary Godwin (later Mary Shelley) would go on to write Frankenstein and marry the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Godwin wrote prolifically in the genres of novels, history and demography throughout his lifetime. With his second wife, Mary Jane Clairmont, he wrote children's primers on Biblical and classical history, which he published along with such works as Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare. ...

Things as They Are; or The Adventures of Caleb Williams (often abbreviated to Caleb Williams) (1794) by William Godwin is a three-volume novel written as a call to end the abuse of power by what Godwin saw as a tyrannical government. Intended as a popularisation of the ideas presented in his 1793 treatise Political Justice Godwin uses Caleb Williams to show how legal and other institutions can and do destroy individuals, even when the people the justice system touches are innocent of any crime. This reality, in Godwin's mind, was therefore a description of "things as they are."

In the evening of the same day, my beloved Marguerite arrived unexpectedly at Paris. In the beginning of our separation, I had been to the last degree punctual in my letters. I had no pleasure so great, as retiring to my closet, and pouring out my soul to the most adorable of women. By degrees I relaxed in punctuality. Ordinary occupations, however closely pursued, have a method in them, that easily combines with regularity in points of an incidental nature. But gaming, when pursued with avidity, subverts all order, and forces every avocation from the place assigned it.

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Cloudesley V3: A Tale is a novel written by William Godwin and published in 1830. The book is divided into three volumes and tells the story of Cloudesley, a young man who is forced to leave his home and travel to London to seek his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters and experiences a number of adventures, including falling in love with a young woman named Eliza. However, Cloudesley's journey is not without its challenges, and he must navigate a complex web of relationships and social hierarchies in order to achieve his goals. Throughout the novel, Godwin explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, painting a vivid picture of life in early 19th century England.In Three Volumes.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.

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Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are By William Godwin

""History Of The Commonwealth Of England V3: From Its Commencement To The Restoration Of Charles The Second"" is a historical book written by William Godwin and first published in 1827. The book is the third volume in a series that covers the history of England during the Commonwealth period, which lasted from 1649 to 1660. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social events that took place during this period, including the rise of the Commonwealth government, the trial and execution of King Charles I, and the establishment of the Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell. It also covers the military campaigns and foreign policy of the Commonwealth, as well as the cultural and intellectual developments that occurred during this time.Godwin's writing is characterized by a critical and analytical approach, as he seeks to understand the motivations and actions of the key figures involved in these events. He draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official documents, personal letters, and contemporary accounts, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on this important period in English history.Overall, ""History Of The Commonwealth Of England V3: From Its Commencement To The Restoration Of Charles The Second"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England during the 17th century, and provides a detailed and insightful account of the Commonwealth period and its impact on English society and politics.Volume Three Contains From The Death Of Charles The First To The Protectorate.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.

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AN ACCOUNT OF THE MOST EMINENT PERSONS IN SUCCESSIVE AGES, WHO HAVE CLAIMED FOR THEMSELVES, OR TO WHOM HAS BEEN IMPUTED BY OTHERS, THE EXERCISE OF MAGICAL POWER

Antonio: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by the famous English philosopher and novelist, William Godwin. The play was first published in 1806 and is set in Italy during the Renaissance period. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Antonio, who is a young man from a noble family. Antonio falls in love with the beautiful and virtuous Leonora, who is promised to another man. The play explores the themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and revenge. It also delves into the social and political issues of the time, including the struggle between the aristocracy and the common people. The play is written in a poetic and dramatic style, with powerful imagery and vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. Godwin's writing style is known for its intellectual depth and philosophical insights, and Antonio: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is no exception. The play is an excellent example of Godwin's literary talent and his ability to create complex and compelling characters. Overall, Antonio: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a gripping and thought-provoking play that explores the human condition in all its complexities.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.

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Excerpt from Thoughts on Man: His Nature, Productions, and Discoveries; Interspersed With Some Particulars Respecting the Author In the ensuing volume I have attempted to give a define and permanent form to a variety of thoughts, which have occurred to my mind in the course of thirty-four years, it being so long since I published a volume, entitled, the Enquirer, - thoughts, which, if they have presented themselves to other men, have, at least so far as I am aware, never been given to the public through the medium of the press. During a part of this period I had remained to a considerable degree unoccupied in my character of an author, and had delivered little to the press that bore my name. - And I beg the reader to believe, that, since I entered in 1791 upon that which may be considered as my vocation in life, I have scarcely in any instance contributed a page to any periodical miscellany. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.