Life of Oliver Goldsmith

This biography of the 18th-century British writer Oliver Goldsmith provides a detailed and sympathetic portrait of one of the most beloved figures of English literature. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including Goldsmith's own writings, Washington Irving brings to life the man behind such classics as 'The Vicar of Wakefield' and 'She Stoops to Conquer'. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.