Goldsmith, Oliver 1730?-1774 creator Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William) 1832-1894 Dalziel, George 1815-1902 Pinwell, George John 1842-1875 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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. Release date is 2015-06-29 Produced by Chris Curnow, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified English literature -- 18th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49325 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49325 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134132.0 49325