2313 The Godwins and the Shelleys: The biography of a family, by William St. Clair (read 26 Jul 1990) This is no more nor no less than a biography of William Godwin (born 3 Mar 1756, died 7 Apr 1826), the father of Shelley's second wife. It is of considerable interest, since it touches greatly on the lives of Shelley and his wife. However I cannot admire William Godwin--immoral and an advocate of immorality. It is rather enjoyable to see the grief the carrying-out of his immorality approval gave to him. I do not think I need to read any of his novels, dedicated as they are to his false ideals. ( )

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