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Damon and Delia (1784) is a short tale by William Godwin that was originally published anonymously, that relates the chequered, but eventually resolved romance of Delia Hartley and Damon Villiers.

"Damon and Delia" from William Godwin. English journalist, political philosopher and novelist (1856-1936).

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Reproduction of the original: Damon and Delia by William Godwin

Reproduction of the original: Damon and Delia by William Godwin

William Godwin (1756 -1836) was an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism and the first modern proponent of anarchism. Godwin is most famous for two books that he published within the space of a year:... Read Full Overview

The races at Southampton have, for time immemorial, constituted a scene of rivalship, war, and envy. All the passions incident to the human frame have here assumed as true a scope, as in the more noisy and more tragical contentions of statesmen and warriors. Here nature has displayed... Read Full Overview

Damon and Delia is a novel by William Godwin, published in 1801. The story follows the lives of two young lovers, Damon and Delia, who come from different social classes. Damon is a poor farmer, while Delia is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Despite their differences, they... Read Full Overview

Damon and Delia is a novel by William Godwin, first published in 1801. The story revolves around two young lovers, Damon and Delia, who are separated by their families' disapproval of their relationship. Damon is a poor farmer who falls in love with Delia, the daughter of a wealthy... Read Full Overview

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William GODWIN (1756-1836), educated at Hoxton Academy, was a Dissenting minister, but became an atheist and philosopher of anarchical view. He believed that men acted per reason, that it was impossible to be rationally persuaded and not to act accordingly, that reason taught... Read Full Overview