William Godwin
William Godwin 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. 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, an early mystery novel which attacks aristocratic privilege. Based on the success of both, Godwin featured prominently in the radical circles of London in the 1790s. He wrote prolifically in the genres of novels, history and demography throughout his life.
Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are
"Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are" by William Godwin is a novel written during the late 18th century. The narrative centers around Caleb William...
By William Godwin
Damon and Delia: A Tale
"Damon and Delia: A Tale" by William Godwin is a novel written during the late 18th century. The story revolves around the lives of two central charac...
By William Godwin
Italian Letters, Vols. I and II; Or, The History of the Count de St. Julian
"Italian Letters, Vols. I and II; Or, The History of the Count de St. Julian" by William Godwin is a fictional epistolary novel likely written in the ...
By William Godwin
Imogen: A Pastoral Romance
"Imogen: A Pastoral Romance" by William Godwin is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. This work presents themes of love and virtue, cent...
By William Godwin
Memoirs of the Author of a Vindication of the Rights of Woman
"Memoirs of the Author of a Vindication of the Rights of Woman" by William Godwin is a biographical account written in the late 18th century. The narr...
By William Godwin
Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author
"Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries" by William Godwin is a philosophical treatise written during the early 19th century. In thi...
By William Godwin
Lives of the Necromancers
"Lives of the Necromancers" by William Godwin is a historical account written in the early 19th century, focusing on the lives and claims of individua...
By William Godwin
Four Early Pamphlets
"Four Early Pamphlets" by William Godwin is a political collection written in the late 18th century. This compilation includes Godwin's defenses and d...
By William Godwin
St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century
"St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century" by William Godwin is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life of C...
By William Godwin