The Life of Oliver Goldsmith

The Life of Oliver Goldsmith

Washington Irving

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781019970720
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Washington Irving’s ’The Life of Oliver Goldsmith’ provides an intimate portrait of the life of this celebrated 18th-century writer. Not only does Irving portray Goldsmith in his literary and intellectual pursuits, but also in his personal struggles with his health and finance. Irving’s insights into the life of Oliver Goldsmith make this book a valuable read for anyone interested in the 18th-century literary scene.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 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.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.

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