Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith - Goldsmith, Oliver

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Résumé :
A sparkling reintroduction to a cornerstone of British prose. Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith brings a familiar voice to a new generation, shimmering with wit, warmth, and keen social insight. This edition presents eighteenth century prose as a living conversation about village life, manners, and the moral questions that still haunt us. It blends humour with quiet critique, inviting readers to savour the social satire themes and the quiet drama of rural communities. More than a historical relic, it offers a rich experience for study...

Biographie:
Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish author, playwright, dramatist, and poet who lived from 10 November 1728 to 4 April 1774. Goldsmith claimed to a biographer that he was born on November 10, 1728, yet his exact birthdate and year are unknown. He was either born in the Smith Hill House in the vicinity of Elphin, County Roscommon, or at Pallas, close to Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland. His schooling seems to have mostly given him a liking for expensive clothing, card games, Irish tunes, and playing the flute. Goldsmith, a perpetual debtor and gambling addict, wrote a ton for London's publishers while working as a hack writer on Grub Street. To publish his 1758 translation of the memoirs of the Huguenot Jean Marteilhe, he assumed the alias James Willington at this time. His contemporaries regarded him as envious, impulsive, and disorganized, with a history of planning to immigrate to America but failing because he missed his ship. The incorrect diagnosis of his kidney ailment before his untimely death in 1774 may have contributed to it. Goldsmith was laid to rest in London's Temple Church. At the location of his interment, a memorial honoring him had previously been erected, but it had been destroyed in a 1941 air strike....

Sommaire:
its accessible narrative rewards both casual readers and those assembling a classic literature collection. The work's enduring appeal rests in its humane curiosity, memorable portraits, and well-timed observations on human folly and virtue. A library reference edition in spirit, it serves as a touchstone for students and collectors alike, breathing renewed relevance into a revered British writer. Alpha Editions has revived this text out of print for decades, restoring it for today's readers and for future generations. This is not merely a reprint but a collector's item and a cultural treasure, suitable for gift for collectors and for anyone exploring classic British prose. With its distinctive illustrations and faithful presentation, Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith stands alongside the finest examples of British eighteenth century literature, comparable to samuel johnson in its influence and ambition....