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Mary Shelley dedicates her novel to William Godwin, the author of Political Justice and Caleb Williams, expressing respect and admiration.
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Mary Shelley dedicates her novel to William Godwin, the author of Political Justice and Caleb Williams, expressing respect and admiration.
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“To William Godwin, Author of Political Justice , Caleb Williams , etc. , This volume is respectfully inscribed by the author.”
This book is respectfully dedicated to William Godwin, who wrote Political Justice and Caleb Williams, among other works.
The dedication honors Mary Shelley's father and his influential writings.
