Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish writer best known for his works such as The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), The Good-Natur'd Man (1768), The Deserted Village (1770) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771). He is thought by some to have written the classic children's tale The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes (1765).
The Vicar of Wakefield
A family's idyllic life is upended, testing their virtue and love as unexpected romances and financial hardship threaten to tear them apart.
By Oliver Goldsmith
An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog
A kind man and a rabid dog trade places in a twist of fate, defying expectations and delivering a dose of ironic humor.
By Oliver Goldsmith
The Complete Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith
Experience a journey through a poet's life, exploring happiness, society, and the human condition through verses penned in a bygone era.
By Oliver Goldsmith
An Elegy on the Glory of Her Sex, Mrs. Mary Blaize
** A wealthy and admired woman's life is remembered with humor, revealing a story of vanity, social status, and the fleeting nature of beauty.
By Oliver Goldsmith
Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith
Journey back to the 18th century with a biography of a man whose life dramatically shaped our understanding of poetry, plays, and storytelling.
By Oliver Goldsmith
The Deserted Village
A once-thriving village fades into memory as greed and the hunger for wealth steal its joy, scattering its people and leaving behind only the ghosts of a happier time.
By Oliver Goldsmith
The Poems of Oliver Goldsmith
Journey back to simpler times through poetry filled with nostalgia, social commentary, and the beauty of rural landscapes facing inevitable change.
By Oliver Goldsmith
She Stoops to Conquer; Or, The Mistakes of a Night: A Comedy
In a whirlwind of mistaken identities and mischievous pranks, a shy young man's awkwardness unleashes a night of uproarious chaos and unexpected romance.
By Oliver Goldsmith
Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome $b to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. $c By Wm. C. Taylor.
Journey to ancient Italy, where warring tribes set the stage for the rise of an empire that would change the course of civilization.
By Oliver Goldsmith
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Oliver Goldsmith
Explore a world of comedic mishaps, virtuous struggles, and nostalgic reflections in this assortment of classic works.
By Oliver Goldsmith