Oliver Goldsmith
This collection presents a comprehensive view of Oliver Goldsmith’s shorter prose works, showcasing his wit, insight, and enduring literary talent. Included are the complete contents of 'The Bee,' a series of essays on various topics, alongside a selection of his other essays, prefaces, and introductions to various works. Goldsmith’s essays cover a wide range of subjects, from social commentary and literary criticism to observations on human nature and reflections on the arts. His writing is characterized by a graceful style, a keen eye for detail, and a gentle humor that has captivated readers for generations. This volume offers a valuable glimpse into the mind of one of the 18th century’s most beloved authors, and is an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
