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Miscellaneous Works

Miscellaneous Works

Oliver Goldsmith

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9781175886460
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'Miscellaneous Works: The Citizen of the World' presents a collection of essays and observations from Oliver Goldsmith, offering a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century society through the eyes of a fictional Chinese traveler. Goldsmith’s satirical wit and keen social commentary provide enduring insights into the customs, manners, and follies of the English.Through the persona of the Citizen of the World, Goldsmith critiques various aspects of society, from fashion and entertainment to politics and philosophy. His essays blend humor and wisdom, inviting readers to reflect on the human condition and the complexities of social life. This collection showcases Goldsmith’s skill as a writer and his ability to engage with important social and philosophical issues in an accessible and entertaining way. 'Miscellaneous Works' remains relevant for its timeless observations on human nature and the ever-changing world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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