Bücher von William Godwin

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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.

The political philosopher and writer William Godwin (1756-1836), who was also the husband of writer Mary Wollstonecraft and father of Mary Shelley, was known for his philosophical works and novels. In this work, originally published in 1834, Godwin turns to the issue of the supernatural, and to some of the famous - and sometimes unexpected - people associated with it. He begins by defining some magic practices, such as divination, astrology, and necromancy, giving examples of the latter from the Bible. The remainder of the work consists of brief sketches of people and places involved in the occult world, beginning in the Ancient Middle East and Greece, surveying the Christian era in Europe, and ending with the New England witch trials. In a remarkable work of synthesis, he discusses apparently supernatural episodes in the lives of many historical figures, from Socrates and Virgil to Joan of Arc and James I.