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Title: Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography

Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography" by Washington Irving is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life of the celebrated author and poet Oliver Goldsmith, delving into his early years, education, and personal struggles, while also highlighting the characteristics and influences of his family. The narrative spans Goldsmith's journey from his modest upbringing in Ireland to his various adventures and misadventures, ultimately painting a vivid picture of his profound yet whimsical nature. At the start of the biography, Irving introduces Goldsmith, emphasizing the personal warmth readers feel toward him, shaped by his relatable experiences and struggles. The opening chapters outline Goldsmith's origins in a less-than-prosperous household, detailing his schooling under whimsical yet demanding tutors and his early literary inclinations. Irving recounts Goldsmith's formative experiences, including humorous episodes from his adolescence and the challenges he faced at university. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for understanding Goldsmith's character and foreshadows the trials that would shape his literary voice and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

EBook No.: 7993

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 137

Language: English

Subject: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774

Subject: Authors, Irish -- 18th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography

Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, William
Craig, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography" by Washington Irving is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life of the celebrated author and poet Oliver Goldsmith, delving into his early years, education, and personal struggles, while also highlighting the characteristics and influences of his family. The narrative spans Goldsmith's journey from his modest upbringing in Ireland to his various adventures and misadventures, ultimately painting a vivid picture of his profound yet whimsical nature. At the start of the biography, Irving introduces Goldsmith, emphasizing the personal warmth readers feel toward him, shaped by his relatable experiences and struggles. The opening chapters outline Goldsmith's origins in a less-than-prosperous household, detailing his schooling under whimsical yet demanding tutors and his early literary inclinations. Irving recounts Goldsmith's formative experiences, including humorous episodes from his adolescence and the challenges he faced at university. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for understanding Goldsmith's character and foreshadows the trials that would shape his literary voice and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

EBook No.: 7993

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 137

Language: English

Subject: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774

Subject: Authors, Irish -- 18th century -- Biography

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.