Bücher von Oliver Goldsmith

Retaliation, A Poem: Including Epitaphs On Some Of The Most Distinguished Wits Of This Metropolis (1774) is a satirical poem written by Oliver Goldsmith. The poem is a witty and humorous commentary on the social and political life of London in the late 18th century. Goldsmith uses his characteristic wit and irony to poke fun at the various personalities and institutions of the city, including politicians, writers, and socialites. The poem is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different character or group of characters. The epitaphs on some of the most distinguished wits of the city are particularly noteworthy, as they provide a glimpse into the literary and cultural scene of the time. Overall, Retaliation is a humorous and insightful look at the society and culture of London in the late 18th century, and a testament to Goldsmith's skill as a satirist.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.

Goldsmith's Deserted Village is a classic poem written by Oliver Goldsmith in 1770. The poem describes the decline of a small village in rural Ireland, as the wealthy landowners gradually force the poor farmers to leave their land and seek work elsewhere. Goldsmith portrays the village as a once-thriving community, full of life and activity, but now abandoned and desolate.The poem is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the village's decline. The first part describes the natural beauty of the village and its surroundings, while the second part introduces the various characters who once lived there. The third part focuses on the impact of the landowners' greed and the resulting poverty and misery of the villagers. Finally, the fourth part offers a vision of hope, suggesting that the village could be restored to its former glory if only the landowners would change their ways.Throughout the poem, Goldsmith uses vivid imagery and powerful language to evoke the beauty and sadness of the village. He also employs a range of poetic techniques, including rhyme, meter, and metaphor, to create a memorable and moving work of literature.Goldsmith's Deserted Village has been widely praised for its social commentary and its lyrical beauty. It remains a popular and influential work of poetry, and is studied by students of literature and history around the world.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.

Oriental letters being a literary fad of the day, it was inevitable that Oliver Goldsmith should indulge his whim of "leaving scarcely any kind of writing untouched;" hence his series of Letters from Lien Chi Altangi, the Chinese philosopher in London. These Chinese letters are in the strictest sense by a wide-experienced Citizen of the World. They photograph many a quaint character whose types are as familiar to us as his originals were to Goldsmith. The living portrait gallery will fit generations yet to come. Not characters only but movements, political and social, great problems in government, art, education, and taste are mirrored and discussed with a breadth and charm not found elsewhere. Goldsmith's many-sidedness is displayed in these Letters, which are occasionally elaborated in other of his writings. This is a reprint of the Third Edition originally published in 1774.

Oriental letters being a literary fad of the day, it was inevitable that Oliver Goldsmith should indulge his whim of "leaving scarcely any kind of writing untouched;" hence his series of Letters from Lien Chi Altangi, the Chinese philosopher in London. These Chinese letters are in the strictest sense by a wide-experienced Citizen of the World. They photograph many a quaint character whose types are as familiar to us as his originals were to Goldsmith. The living portrait gallery will fit generations yet to come. Not characters only but movements, political and social, great problems in government, art, education, and taste are mirrored and discussed with a breadth and charm not found elsewhere. Goldsmith's many-sidedness is displayed in these Letters, which are occasionally elaborated in other of his writings.

Originally published in 1906, this book contains the text of two of Oliver Goldsmith's longer poems, 'The Traveller' and 'The Deserted Village', which was dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds. Murison includes a brief biography of Goldsmith, as well as chronological tables of his life and works and detailed notes on the poem.

Originally published in 1921, this volume contains the full version of The Good-Natur'd Man, a comedic play by Anglo-Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith (1728-74). A short editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in eighteenth-century literature and the works of Goldsmith.