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Goldsmith's Deserted Village

Goldsmith's Deserted Village

Paperback

Poetry CriticismGeneral PoetryBritish History

ISBN10: 1024008843
ISBN13: 9781024008845
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

“Goldsmith's Deserted Village” is a timeless poem by Oliver Goldsmith, presented here alongside works by William Cowper and Joseph Addison's “Sir Roger de Coverley.” Goldsmith's poem laments the decline of rural life and the devastating effects of enclosure and wealth accumulation on the English countryside. This collection offers readers a glimpse into the literary landscape of the 18th century, exploring themes of nature, society, and the human condition. Goldsmith's evocative verse and Cowper's reflections provide a poignant commentary on the changing world, while Addison's character study offers a charming perspective on English society. This volume preserves these classic works, inviting contemporary audiences to appreciate their historical and literary significance.

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