Quick Facts About William Godwin
- Born
- March 3, 1756
- Died
- April 7, 1836
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Profession
- Writer
- Notable works
- Fleetwood, or, The new man of feeling
- Known for
- Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams
- Spouse
- Mary Jane Godwin
About William Godwin
Godwin is often remembered for publishing two influential books in the same year: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, which criticized political institutions, and Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams, an early mystery novel that attacked aristocratic privilege. His success placed him at the center of London’s radical circles in the 1790s. Throughout his life he continued to write many novels, histories and demographic studies.
