58 pages • 1 hour read
William GodwinCaleb Williams
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1794A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Volume 1, Chapters 1-2
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Volume 1, Chapters 5-6
Volume 1, Chapters 7-8
Volume 1, Chapters 9-10
Volume 1, Chapters 11-12
Volume 2, Chapters 1-2
Volume 2, Chapters 3-4
Volume 2, Chapters 5-6
Volume 2, Chapters 7-8
Volume 2, Chapters 9-10
Volume 2, Chapters 11-12
Volume 2, Chapters 13-14
Volume 3, Chapters 1-2
Volume 3, Chapters 3-4
Volume 3, Chapters 5-6
Volume 3, Chapters 7-8
Volume 3, Chapters 9-10
Volume 3, Chapters 11-12
Volume 3, Chapters 13-15
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William Godwin's Caleb Williams is praised for its exploration of social justice, class disparity, and the corrupting influence of power. Critics laud Godwin's compelling narrative and character development. Some find the prose dense and the pacing uneven, but its themes resonate with readers. Overall, it is a profound, though occasionally challenging, read.
Who Should Read Caleb Williams?
A reader who enjoys philosophical exploration, a probing of social justice, and psychological thrillers will appreciate William Godwin's Caleb Williams. Fans of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, with their profound moral questions and intense character studies, will find this novel compelling.
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