English Men of Letters Series Black, William 1841-1898 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Goldsmith" by William Black is a literary biography written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and works of Oliver Goldsmith, capturing his struggles, personality, and contributions to literature in a manner that highlights both his achievements and the circumstances that shaped his career. The narrative likely emphasizes Goldsmith's optimistic and lighthearted outlook on life, even amidst various adversities that he encountered throughout his journey as a writer and thinker. The opening of the biography introduces Oliver Goldsmith's character and the misconceptions surrounding his life experiences. It discusses how he is often viewed as a tragic figure, victimized by the harshness of society, while also acknowledging the more playful and carefree aspects of his nature. The narrative portrays Goldsmith's inherent good humor, social awkwardness, and tendency towards gambles both emotionally and financially, alluding to his charming yet troubled existence. In this introductory section, readers get a glimpse of the complexity behind Goldsmith's reputation, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his formative years, career challenges, and the eventual recognition he found in the literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-07-27 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774 Authors, Irish -- 18th century -- Biography PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18917 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133436.0 18917