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He figured himself, as about to be deserted by every creature in human form; all men, under the influence of a fatal enchantment, approving only what was sophisticated and artificial, and holding the rude and genuine offspring of nature in mortal antipathy. Impressed with these gloomy... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Mr. Falkland: A man of great wealth who's personality has dramatically changed following an incident before Caleb's presence.
- Mr. Tyrrel: The Uncle of poor Emily, who suffers an untimely death.
- Mr. Forester: Mr Falkland's brother, and friend of Caleb.
- Hawkins: The man accused of Mr Tyrell's murder and a previous tenant of his.
- Mr. Grimes: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Clare
- Mrs. Hammond
- Mr. Collins: Caleb's friend from an early age, who tells him the story of Mr Tyrell.
- Emily: The poor neice of Mr Tyrell, who loves Mr Falkland.
- Caleb Williams: The narrator of the story. A young man whose inquisitiveness leads to unfortunate circumstances.
- Laura: A friend and mother of 4 whom Caleb meets later on in his travels.
- Mrs. Jakeman
- Mr. Spurrel
- Mrs. Marney
- Thomas: A servant of Mr Falkland's.
- Gines: A thief, who steals from caleb and then becomes his persecutor.
- Alexander
- Mr. Raymond
- Malvesi
- Lady Lucretia
- Doctor Wilson
- Larkins
First Sentence edit
My life has for several years been a theater of calamity.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 950 of 1286 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
This book is in LMU Anglistik Syllabus. (authoritative list)
This is book 4 of 199 in Newman and Jones 200 Best Horror Novels. (community list)
This book is in Penguin Classics. (publisher edition list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- William Godwin (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: B. Crosby (London)
Country: England
Publication Date: 1794
ISBN: 978-0141441238
Page Count: 448 pages
Publisher: B. Crosby (London)
Country: England
Publication Date: 1794
ISBN: 978-0141441238
Page Count: 448 pages
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.6
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