The Vicar of Wakefield - Softcover

Goldsmith, Oliver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1540601099 ISBN 13: 9781540601094

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

The Vicar of Wakefield by Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith is a classic tale written by Himself. It was created from 1761 to 1762 and was first published in 1766. A classic that is a great addition to any collection.

About this title

About the Author

Oliver Goldsmith is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Alaska.

Review

Novel by Oliver Goldsmith, published in two volumes in 1766. The story, a portrait of village life, is narrated by Dr. Primrose, the title character, whose family endures many trials--including the loss of most of their money, the seduction of one daughter, the destruction of their home by fire, and the vicar's incarceration--before all is put right in the end. The novel's idealization of rural life, sentimental moralizing, and melodramatic incidents are countered by a sharp but good-natured irony. -- The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540601099
• ISBN 13: 9781540601094
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116