Oliver Goldsmith

Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrated Tales of 18th-Century England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith," Oliver Goldsmith offers a rich tapestry of prose and poetry, beautifully captured through the lens of his keen observations of 18th-century life. This volume encapsulates key works such as "The Vicar of Wakefield" and "The Deserted Village," blending lyrical language with poignant themes of humanity, nature, and societal critique. The book features exquisite illustrations that serve to enhance Goldsmith's vivid storytelling, reflecting the aesthetic values of the time and providing readers with a multisensory experience that intertwines art and literature seamlessly. Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish writer, and physician, emerged as a prominent figure of the Enlightenment, his works often reflecting the struggles and joys of the common people. Goldsmith's varied experiences'Äîfrom his humble beginnings to his tumultuous career in literature'Äîshaped his views on society and human nature, leading him to write with both humor and deep empathy. His ability to weave rich narratives that critique and celebrate human experiences defines his legacy in English literature. This volume is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of art and literature, as well as for those who wish to explore the nuanced human emotions conveyed through Goldsmith's celebrated prose. Enriched with illustrations, "Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith" serves not only as a literary gem but also as a visual homage to a timeless body of work.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 9315
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664591074
• Artikelnr.: 58435550

Autorenporträt

Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish author, playwright, dramatist, and poet who lived from 10 November 1728 to 4 April 1774. Goldsmith claimed to a biographer that he was born on November 10, 1728, yet his exact birthdate and year are unknown. He was either born in the Smith Hill House in the vicinity of Elphin, County Roscommon, or at Pallas, close to Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland. His schooling seems to have mostly given him a liking for expensive clothing, card games, Irish tunes, and playing the flute. Goldsmith, a perpetual debtor and gambling addict, wrote a ton for London's publishers while working as a hack writer on Grub Street. To publish his 1758 translation of the memoirs of the Huguenot Jean Marteilhe, he assumed the alias ""James Willington"" at this time. His contemporaries regarded him as envious, impulsive, and disorganized, with a history of planning to immigrate to America but failing because he missed his ship. The incorrect diagnosis of his kidney ailment before his untimely death in 1774 may have contributed to it. Goldsmith was laid to rest in London's Temple Church. At the location of his interment, a memorial honoring him had previously been erected, but it had been destroyed in a 1941 air strike.