Oliver Goldsmith

Oliver Goldsmith: Selections From The Citizen Of The World And Other Essays, Animated Nature, The Vicar Of Wakefield, With The Deserted Village (1901) is a collection of works by the celebrated 18th-century Irish writer, Oliver Goldsmith. The book includes a selection of essays from Goldsmith's famous work, The Citizen of the World, which is a series of letters written by a Chinese traveler named Lien Chi Altangi. These letters provide a humorous and insightful commentary on English society and culture. The collection also features Animated Nature, a work that explores the natural world in a way that was innovative for its time. The book includes descriptions of various animals and their habitats, as well as reflections on the relationship between humans and nature. The Vicar of Wakefield, one of Goldsmith's most famous works, is also included in this collection. This novel tells the story of a country clergyman and his family, and explores themes of love, marriage, and the challenges of rural life. Finally, the book features The Deserted Village, a poem that laments the decline of rural communities in England. The poem is a powerful critique of the social and economic changes that were taking place in the country during Goldsmith's lifetime. Overall, Oliver Goldsmith: Selections From The Citizen Of The World And Other Essays, Animated Nature, The Vicar Of Wakefield, With The Deserted Village (1901) is a comprehensive collection of Goldsmith's most important works. It provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most important writers of the 18th century.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.