Life Of Oliver Goldsmith

Life Of Oliver Goldsmith

Austin Dobson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781428601161
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The Life of Oliver Goldsmith is a biography written by Austin Dobson about the famous Anglo-Irish writer, poet, and playwright Oliver Goldsmith. The book chronicles Goldsmith’s life from his birth in Ireland in 1730 to his death in London in 1774. The biography provides a detailed account of Goldsmith’s early life, his education, his struggles as a writer, and his eventual success as a literary figure. Dobson delves into Goldsmith’s personal life, including his relationships with women and his financial troubles. The biography also explores Goldsmith’s literary works, including his famous novel The Vicar of Wakefield and his play She Stoops to Conquer. Dobson provides insight into the inspiration behind Goldsmith’s writing and the critical reception of his works during his lifetime. The Life of Oliver Goldsmith is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a fascinating look into the life of one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century. Dobson’s writing is both informative and entertaining, making this book an excellent choice for anyone interested in the life and works of Oliver Goldsmith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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