Caleb Williams or Things as They Are is a novel written by William Godwin. The story revolves around Caleb Williams, a young man who becomes the servant of a wealthy man named Falkland. Caleb soon discovers that Falkland has a dark secret, and when he tries to expose it, he is accused of theft and forced to flee. Caleb becomes a fugitive, pursued by Falkland, and his life becomes a series of dangerous and thrilling adventures. Along the way, Caleb meets a variety of characters, including a band of thieves and a group of radical political activists. The novel is a powerful critique of the injustices and inequalities of society, and it explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for freedom and justice. Caleb Williams or Things as They Are is widely regarded as a masterpiece of English literature, and it remains a popular and influential work today.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ERNEST A. BAKER, M.A. LONDON 1903.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.