Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith by Oliver Goldsmith
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"Dalziel's Illustrated Goldsmith" by Oliver Goldsmith is a comprehensive collection of literary works written in the late 18th century. The volume features notable pieces such as "The Vicar of Wakefield," "The Traveller," and "She Stoops to Conquer," among others, showcasing Goldsmith's contributions to poetry, prose, and drama. The book also includes an insightful biography offering a glimpse into Goldsmith's life, character, and struggles as a writer. The beginning of this collection introduces
readers to Goldsmith's family and early influences, particularly focusing on his father, the Reverend Charles Goldsmith. The narrative sketches a vivid picture of Goldsmith’s upbringing in Ireland, touching upon themes of kindness, benevolence, and the tensions between family aspirations and economic stability. As Goldsmith recounts his formative years, the depiction highlights his experiences in academia, early literary struggles, and formative journeys that shape his understanding of humanity, setting a reflective tone for the literary exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894 |
| Engraver | Dalziel, George, 1815-1902 |
| Illustrator | Pinwell, George John, 1842-1875 |
| Title | Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith |
| Contents | A sketch of the life of Oliver Goldsmith / [by H.W. Dulcken] -- The Vicar of Wakefield -- The traveller -- The deserted village -- The haunch of venison -- The captivity: an oratorio -- Retaliation -- Miscellaneous poems -- The good-natured man -- She stoops to conquer. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49325 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49325-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 481 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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