Retaliation

Retaliation is a celebrated poem by Oliver Goldsmith, renowned for its wit and insightful character sketches. This edition includes an account of Goldsmith’s life, providing context to his literary achievements and personal journey.Goldsmith, a prominent figure in 18th-century English literature, uses sharp satire and keen observation to portray his contemporaries. 'Retaliation' showcases his talent for capturing the essence of individuals through verse, making it a valuable piece for students and enthusiasts of English literature.Discover the nuances of Goldsmith’s poetic style and gain deeper insights into the author’s life with this comprehensive edition.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.