The Deserted Village and Other Poems by Oliver Goldsmith – Classic Poetry Collection Paperback

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by Oliver Goldsmith (Author), Edna Henry Lee Turpin (Editor)

Oliver Goldsmith (1728 – 1774) was an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet. He is best known for his poem The Deserted Village, as well as his novel The Vicar of Wakefield. The Deserted Village is a social commentary condemning the pursuit of limitless wealth and the movement of populations into urban areas. The Traveler, published in 1764, was Goldsmith’s first popular work. It is a philosophical poem depicting and discussing the causes of happiness and unhappiness in nations. This collection of poems also contains The Hermit, An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog, and The Haunch of Venison.

Number of Pages: 156 Dimensions: 0.36 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 08, 2024

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