Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography" by Washington Irving is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life of the celebrated author and poet Oliver Goldsmith, delving into his early years, education, and personal struggles, while also highlighting the characteristics and influences of his family. The narrative spans Goldsmith's journey from his modest upbringing in Ireland to his various adventures and misadventures, ultimately painting a vivid picture of his profound yet whimsical nature. At the start of the biography, Irving introduces Goldsmith, emphasizing the personal warmth readers feel toward him, shaped by his relatable experiences and struggles. The opening chapters outline Goldsmith's origins in a less-than-prosperous household, detailing his schooling under whimsical yet demanding tutors and his early literary inclinations. Irving recounts Goldsmith's formative experiences, including humorous episodes from his adolescence and the challenges he faced at university. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for understanding Goldsmith's character and foreshadows the trials that would shape his literary voice and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, William Craig, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

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

Release date is 2005-04-01