Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver Goldsmith (1731-1774), an Irish-born poet, playwright,
essayist, and novelist, was noted for his graceful and lively writing style and
for being a member of Dr. Samuel Johnson’s literary circle. Among his
best known works are The Vicar of
Wakefield; The Deserted Village,
a pastoral poem; and The Good-Natur’d Man,
a play.
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The Vicar of Wakefield
- By: Oliver Goldsmith
- Narrator: Oliver Goldsmith
- Length: 7 hours 24 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: March 11, 2008
- Language: English
Oliver Goldsmith earned instant acclaim when he published The Vicar of Wakefield, a marvelous mixture of burlesque and satire. The simple village vicar, Mr. Primrose, is living with his wife and six children in complete tranquility until unexpected... Read more
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The Vicar of Wakefield
- By: Oliver Goldsmith
- Narrator: David Thorn
- Length: 7 hours 14 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2006
- Language: English
The story opens in the country parsonage of Dr. Primrose, a kindly man who has a good heart, a good family, and a good income. Suddenly, his idyllic life is cruelly devastated by a series of misfortunes, and he ends up in prison. Yet, despite all... Read more
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Mrs. Robinson’s Disgrace
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