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Title: The Vicar of Wakefield
Note: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Charles J. Griep and David Widger
Summary: "The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story revolves around the life and experiences of Dr. Charles Primrose, a vicar, who navigates personal and familial trials while maintaining an optimistic and moralistic outlook. The narrative explores themes of virtue, familial love, and societal expectations, showcasing the interplay between simplicity and the complexities introduced by wealth and social status. The opening portion of the book establishes the character of Dr. Primrose and his idyllic life with his family in the countryside. He describes his contentment, the joys of his home, and the vibrant personalities of his children, Olivia and Sophia. The vicar’s philosophy on life emphasizes humility and the importance of moral character over material wealth. However, their happiness is soon disrupted by a failure in fortune, hinting at the challenges they will face ahead. The text also introduces Mr. Burchell, a potential ally, and hints at budding romances that complicate family dynamics. Overall, the beginning sets a tone of pastoral tranquility shadowed by the looming specter of misfortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
EBook No.: 2667
Published: Jun 1, 2001
Downloads: 612
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Poor families -- Fiction
Subject: Clergy -- Fiction
Subject: Children of clergy -- Fiction
Subject: Prisoners -- Fiction
Subject: Abduction -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Vicar of Wakefield
Note: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Charles J. Griep and David Widger
Summary: "The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story revolves around the life and experiences of Dr. Charles Primrose, a vicar, who navigates personal and familial trials while maintaining an optimistic and moralistic outlook. The narrative explores themes of virtue, familial love, and societal expectations, showcasing the interplay between simplicity and the complexities introduced by wealth and social status. The opening portion of the book establishes the character of Dr. Primrose and his idyllic life with his family in the countryside. He describes his contentment, the joys of his home, and the vibrant personalities of his children, Olivia and Sophia. The vicar’s philosophy on life emphasizes humility and the importance of moral character over material wealth. However, their happiness is soon disrupted by a failure in fortune, hinting at the challenges they will face ahead. The text also introduces Mr. Burchell, a potential ally, and hints at budding romances that complicate family dynamics. Overall, the beginning sets a tone of pastoral tranquility shadowed by the looming specter of misfortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
EBook No.: 2667
Published: Jun 1, 2001
Downloads: 612
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Poor families -- Fiction
Subject: Clergy -- Fiction
Subject: Children of clergy -- Fiction
Subject: Prisoners -- Fiction
Subject: Abduction -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.