"Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography" by Washington Irving is a mid-19th-century biography that journeys through the life of the famed author and poet, Oliver Goldsmith, where it begins to portray his life and early experiences. The story goes into Goldsmith's beginnings, taking us from his humble start in Ireland to the experiences that start his journey, with a depiction of who he is. The book starts by acquainting readers with Goldsmith, stressing the relatable warmth that draws people to him, which is shaped by his experiences and struggles. The early chapters describe Goldsmith's family origins, highlighting his education and his early interest in literature. Irving tells of Goldsmith's early experiences, like the humerous chapters of his life that create the experiences and challenges that he faced as a child. Together, this all makes the foundation that helps understand Goldsmith's character and foreshadows the tough times, while also shaping his literary voice and goals.
Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography
By Washington Irving
From a humble upbringing to literary fame, a celebrated author's relatable struggles and whimsical nature come to life.
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About the AuthorWashington Irving was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He wrote the short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th-century Spain that deal with subjects such as the Alhambra, Christopher Columbus, and the Moors. Irving served as American ambassador to Spain in the 1840s.
Washington Irving was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He wrote the short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th-century Spain that deal with subjects such as the Alhambra, Christopher Columbus, and the Moors. Irving served as American ambassador to Spain in the 1840s.
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