Bøger af William Godwin

Caleb Williams, ou les Choses comme elles sont, par W. Godwin. Traduction nouvelle, par M. Amédée Pichot. Tome 2Date de l'édition originale: 1868Comprend: Notice biographique et littéraireLe présent ouvrage s'inscrit dans une politique de conservation patrimoniale des ouvrages de la littérature Française mise en place avec la BNF.HACHETTE LIVRE et la BNF proposent ainsi un catalogue de titres indisponibles, la BNF ayant numérisé ces oeuvres et HACHETTE LIVRE les imprimant à la demande.Certains de ces ouvrages reflètent des courants de pensée caractéristiques de leur époque, mais qui seraient aujourd'hui jugés condamnables.Ils n'en appartiennent pas moins à l'histoire des idées en France et sont susceptibles de présenter un intérêt scientifique ou historique.Le sens de notre démarche éditoriale consiste ainsi à permettre l'accès à ces oeuvres sans pour autant que nous en cautionnions en aucune façon le contenu.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr

Caleb Williams, ou les Choses comme elles sont, par W. Godwin. Traduction nouvelle, par M. Amédée Pichot. Tome 1Date de l'édition originale: 1868Comprend: Notice biographique et littéraireLe présent ouvrage s'inscrit dans une politique de conservation patrimoniale des ouvrages de la littérature Française mise en place avec la BNF.HACHETTE LIVRE et la BNF proposent ainsi un catalogue de titres indisponibles, la BNF ayant numérisé ces oeuvres et HACHETTE LIVRE les imprimant à la demande.Certains de ces ouvrages reflètent des courants de pensée caractéristiques de leur époque, mais qui seraient aujourd'hui jugés condamnables.Ils n'en appartiennent pas moins à l'histoire des idées en France et sont susceptibles de présenter un intérêt scientifique ou historique.Le sens de notre démarche éditoriale consiste ainsi à permettre l'accès à ces oeuvres sans pour autant que nous en cautionnions en aucune façon le contenu.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr

Lives of the necromancers, or An account of the most eminent persons... who have claimed for themselves or to whom has been imputed by others the exercise of magical power / by William GodwinDate de l'edition originale : 1834Ce livre est la reproduction fidele d'une oeuvre publiee avant 1920 et fait partie d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande editee par Hachette Livre, dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec la Bibliotheque nationale de France, offrant l'opportunite d'acceder a des ouvrages anciens et souvent rares issus des fonds patrimoniaux de la BnF.Les oeuvres faisant partie de cette collection ont ete numerisees par la BnF et sont presentes sur Gallica, sa bibliotheque numerique.En entreprenant de redonner vie a ces ouvrages au travers d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande, nous leur donnons la possibilite de rencontrer un public elargi et participons a la transmission de connaissances et de savoirs parfois difficilement accessibles.Nous avons cherche a concilier la reproduction fidele d'un livre ancien a partir de sa version numerisee avec le souci d'un confort de lecture optimal. Nous esperons que les ouvrages de cette nouvelle collection vous apporteront entiere satisfaction.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.frhttp://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k614983

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Antonio: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by William Godwin in 1806. The play tells the story of Antonio, a young man who is in love with his cousin, Mellida. However, Mellida is already engaged to another man, Julio, and Antonio's love for her leads him down a path of jealousy, obsession, and ultimately tragedy.The play is set in Venice and explores themes of love, jealousy, revenge, and the corrupting influence of power. Godwin's writing is characterized by his use of complex characters and psychological depth, which makes Antonio a compelling and thought-provoking read.The play is divided into five acts, each of which builds upon the previous one to create a powerful and tragic narrative. The characters are well-developed and their motivations are explored in depth, making the play a rich and rewarding experience for readers.Overall, Antonio: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a classic work of literature that explores the darker side of human nature and the consequences of unchecked desire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of drama and the evolution of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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In an instant our hero and his companion, escorted by young Fletcher, entered the room. The astonishment of Damon, at being so suddenly introduced to a person, whom he had never expected to see again, was immeasurable. He rushed forward with a kind of rapture; he suddenly recollected himself; but at length advanced with hesitation. There was no one present beside those we have already named. The castle was probably familiar to every person except Delia and her companions. Every one beside was therefore assembled upon the terrace.

William Godwin (1756-1836) states in his preface: "The main purpose of this book is to exhibit a fair delineation of the credulity of the human mind. Such an exhibition cannot fail to be productive of the most salutary lessons."Contents:IntroductionAmbitious Nature of ManExamples of Necromancy and Witchcraft from The BibleGreeceRomeRevolution Produced in the History of Necromancy and Witchcraft Upon the Establishment of ChristianityHistory of Necromancy in the EastDark Ages of EuropeCommunication of Europe and the SaracensRevival of LettersSanguinary Proceedings Against WitchcraftConclusion

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Imogen: A Pastoral Romance From The Ancient by William Godwin is a novel set in the ancient British period. The story follows the life of Imogen, a young woman who is in love with Wilfred, a brave warrior. However, their love is threatened by the ambitions of Imogen's father, who wants her to marry another man for political reasons.Imogen is torn between her love for Wilfred and her duty to her father. As she struggles to make a decision, she is thrust into a world of political intrigue, betrayal, and danger. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a wise old druid, a band of outlaws, and a group of Roman soldiers.The novel is a classic example of the pastoral romance genre, which was popular in the 18th century. It is filled with lush descriptions of the natural world, and the characters are often depicted as living in harmony with nature. The story is also infused with Godwin's political philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and the dangers of tyranny.Overall, Imogen: A Pastoral Romance From The Ancient is a compelling tale of love, duty, and adventure set in a vividly imagined ancient world. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romantic literature.THE song of Llewelyn was heard by the shepherds with reverence and mute attention. Their blameless hearts were lifted to the skies with the sentiment of gratitude; their honest bosoms overflowed with the fervour of devotion. They proved their sympathy with the feelings of the bard, not by licentious shouts and wild huzzas, but by the composure of their spirits, the serenity of their countenances' and the deep and unutterable silence which universally prevailed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

William Godwin (1756-1836) was one of the first exponents of utilitarianism and the first modern proponent of anarchism. He was not only a radical philosopher but a pioneer in libertarian education, a founder of communist economics and a powerful novelist whose literary family included his partner, Mary Wollstonecraft, and his daughter Mary Godwin (later Mary Shelley). This work offers for the first time a collection of Godwin's key writings in a clear and concise form, together with an assessment of his influence, a biographical sketch and an analysis of his contribution to anarchism.

One of the great polemics and the key founding anarchist text, Godwin's Enquiry is his major work of political philosophy.Enquiry Concerning Political Justice established William Godwin as the chief exponent of British radicalism, in the tradition of the French Revolution. In it, he criticizes the 'brute engine' of government for systematizing oppression of individual liberty in the name of law and order, and calls for the abolition of all forms of rule and for the institution of an anarchist society based on the principles of simplicity, sincerity and equality. His book influenced everyone from Shelley and Coleridge (who revered him) to Thomas Malthus (who wrote his Essay on the Principle of Population in outraged response to him). The book's ideas would later echo through the writings of thinkers as diverse as Proudhon, Kropotkin, Marx and Thoreau, and it remains one of the great polemics of political literature.William Godwin, the famous philosopher and novelist, was born in East Anglia in 1756. The son of a Presbyterian minister, he was educated to follow in his father's footsteps, but subsequently lost his faith in God. He then devoted himself to writing, expounding his enlightenment and anarchist ideals in novels and essays. In 1797 he married Mary Wollstonecraft, the famous feminist; their daughter would grow up to be Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Godwin died in 1836. Isaac Kramnick is the Richard J. Schwartz Professor of Government at Cornell where he has taught since 1972. He has written or edited some twenty books among which his Bolingbroke and His Circle: The Politics of Nostalgia in the Age of Walpole won the Conference of British Studies Prize for best book on British politics.