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Selections From "Caleb Williams", Giving the History in Brief of Sir Edward Mortimer's Revenge, to Serve As a Companion Story to Colman's "Iron Chest"

Selections From "Caleb Williams", Giving the History in Brief of Sir Edward Mortimer's Revenge, to Serve As a Companion Story to Colman's "Iron Chest"

Colman, George
Godwin, William

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1143523288
ISBN13: 9781143523281
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 3 2010
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This volume presents selections from William Godwin's novel Caleb Williams, focusing on the narrative of Sir Edward Mortimer's revenge. It is intended as a companion piece to George Colman's play The Iron Chest, which was then being performed by Henry Irving at the Lyceum. These selections allow readers and theatergoers to delve deeper into the themes of justice, persecution, and societal corruption explored in both works. Godwin's exploration of psychological manipulation and social injustice remains relevant, offering a stark commentary on power dynamics. Colman's dramatic adaptation heightens the tension and emotional impact, making this dual presentation a compelling study of late 18th-century anxieties.

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