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Godwin also wrote an early mystery novel. What is it called?

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  • or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams

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or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams is an early mystery novel written by William Godwin. It was first published in 1794 and is considered to be one of the first novels of the genre. The novel tells the story of Caleb Williams, a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and then must go on the run to clear his name.
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