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The Adventures of Caleb Williams: The Rogues' Bookshelf
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Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025260686
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Adventures of Caleb Williams is a pioneering psychological thriller and a profound critique of the systemic injustices inherent in 18th-century society. Written by the influential philosopher William Godwin, the novel follows the titular Caleb Williams, a young man of modest means who enters the service of the wealthy and charismatic Falkland. Upon discovering a dark secret involving his master's past, Caleb finds himself the target of relentless persecution, as Falkland uses his vast social power and legal influence to silence and destroy his former secretary.
Bridging the gap between the Gothic novel and the modern detective story, The Adventures of Caleb Williams explores themes of power, surveillance, and the corrosive nature of tyranny. It serves as both a gripping narrative of flight and pursuit and a philosophical examination of how the law can be manipulated to protect the privileged at the expense of the innocent. Godwin's masterful depiction of psychological tension and moral ambiguity ensures that the work remains a vital and chilling exploration of the relationship between the individual and the state. This landmark of English literature offers readers a compelling look at the origins of the thriller genre while providing a timeless commentary on the struggle for truth and justice.
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