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Caleb Williams

By: William Godwin
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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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.

Published in 1794, the novel was William Godwin’s sophisticated attack on the political oppression and gross inequality that he saw all around him. It is no ordinary rich-versus-poor narrative; as gripping as a thriller, it is a multi-layered and provocative story with a searing reality at its core.

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Historically interesting but would have been better as an essay

Very well written and fascinating, important concept, illustrating the injustices of the justice system when combined with class prejudice, but much too long and generally extremely boring. Hard to care about the narrator, Williams, who doesn’t seem to have any personal characteristics other than slightly inappropriate curiosity and being a victim of persecution. Also interesting for its influence on Frankenstein.
Recommend to those studying the literature, politics, or philosophy of the period, or looking at influences on Mary Shelley, or for insomniacs.

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Preachy and repetitive. Beautiful language. Fantastic performance. More words required still more and more.

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