The Miscellaneous Works Of Oliver Goldsmith (Four-Volume Set)

Oliver Goldsmith, M. B., W. & R. Chambers, Edinburgh; W. Orr, London; and W. Curry, Jun. & Co. Dublin. Author: Oliver Goldsmith, M. B.Binding: HardbackPublished: W. & R. Chambers, Edinburgh; W. Orr, London; and W. Curry, Jun. & Co. Dublin, 1833Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: 4 engraved frontispieces. Dried and worn leather. Bumped corners. Internally sound. This distinguished fourvolume set of literary works presents the wit, charm, and moral insight of Oliver Goldsmith, a writer celebrated for his poetry, essays, and prose. It chronicles his contributions to eighteenthcentury literature, detailing the balance he struck between satire and sentiment, and illustrating his gift for capturing the human condition with elegance and clarity. The accompanying life of the author uncovers the struggles and triumphs of Goldsmith's career, arguing for his place among the most influential voices of his age. The collection instructs readers in the cultural and intellectual currents of the period, while preserving the artistry of a man whose works bridged the worlds of scholarship and popular appeal.…