Goldsmith : English Men of Letters Series

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Black, William, 1841-1898

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Goldsmith" by William Black is a literary biography written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and works of Oliver Goldsmith, capturing his struggles, personality, and contributions to literature in a manner that highlights both his achievements and the circumstances that shaped his career. The narrative likely emphasizes Goldsmith's optimistic and lighthearted outlook on life, even amidst various adversities that he encountered throughout his journey as a writer and thinker. The opening of the biography introduces Oliver Goldsmith's character and the misconceptions surrounding his life experiences. It discusses how he is often viewed as a tragic figure, victimized by the harshness of society, while also acknowledging the more playful and carefree aspects of his nature. The narrative portrays Goldsmith's inherent good humor, social awkwardness, and tendency towards gambles both emotionally and financially, alluding to his charming yet troubled existence. In this introductory section, readers get a glimpse of the complexity behind Goldsmith's reputation, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his formative years, career challenges, and the eventual recognition he found in the literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-07-27