Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith
Illustrated Tales of 18th-Century EnglandBy Oliver Goldsmith
Length16h 30m
About this audiobook
In "Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith," Oliver Goldsmith offers a rich tapestry of prose and poetry, beautifully captured through the lens of his keen observations of 18th-century life. This volume encapsulates key works such as "The Vicar of Wakefield" and "The Deserted Village," blending lyrical language with poignant themes of humanity, nature, and societal critique. The book features exquisite illustrations that serve to enhance Goldsmith's vivid storytelling, reflecting the aesthetic values of the time and providing readers with a multisensory experience that intertwines art and literature seamlessly. Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish writer, and physician, emerged as a prominent figure of the Enlightenment, his works often reflecting the struggles and joys of the common people. Goldsmith's varied experiences'Äîfrom his humble beginnings to his tumultuous career in literature'Äîshaped his views on society and human nature, leading him to write with both humor and deep empathy. His ability to weave rich narratives that critique and celebrate human experiences defines his legacy in English literature. This volume is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of art and literature, as well as for those who wish to explore the nuanced human emotions conveyed through Goldsmith's celebrated prose. Enriched with illustrations, "Dalziels' Illustrated Goldsmith" serves not only as a literary gem but also as a visual homage to a timeless body of work.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length16 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
29CHAPTER XXVII. The same subject continued.
2DALZIELS' ILLUSTRATED GOLDSMITH. THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD.
30CHAPTER XXVIII. Happiness and misery rather the result of prudence than of virtue in this life; temporal evils or felicities being regarded by Heaven as things merely in themselves trifling, and unworthy its care in the distribution.
3CHAPTER I. The description of the family of Wakefield, in which a kindred likeness prevails as well of minds as of persons.
31CHAPTER XXIX. The equal dealings of Providence demonstrated with regard to the happy and the miserable here below, that, from the nature of pleasure and pain, the wretched must be repaid the balance of their sufferings in the life hereafter.
4CHAPTER II. Family misfortunes.—The loss of fortune only serves to increase the pride of the worthy.
32CHAPTER XXX. Happier prospects begin to appear.—Let us be inflexible, and fortune will at last change in our favour.
5CHAPTER III. A migration.—The fortunate circumstances of our lives are generally found at last to be of our own procuring.
33CHAPTER XXXI. Former benevolence now repaid with unexpected interest.
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6CHAPTER IV. A proof that even the humblest fortune may grant happiness, which depends not on circumstances, but constitution.
34CHAPTER XXXII. The conclusion.
7CHAPTER V. A new and great acquaintance introduced.—What we place most hopes upon generally proves most fatal.
35THE POEMS AND PLAYS OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
8CHAPTER VI. Happiness of a country fireside.
36CONTENTS.
9CHAPTER VII. A town wit described.—The dullest fellows may learn to be comical for a night or two.
37THE TRAVELLER; OR, A PROSPECT OF SOCIETY.
10CHAPTER VIII. An amour, which promises little good fortune, yet may be productive of much.
38THE TRAVELLER; OR, A PROSPECT OF SOCIETY.
11CHAPTER IX. Two ladies of great distinction introduced.—Superior finery ever seems to confer superior breeding.
39THE DESERTED VILLAGE.
12CHAPTER X. The family endeavour to cope with their betters.—The miseries of the poor when they attempt to appear above their circumstances.
40THE HAUNCH OF VENISON. A POETICAL EPISTLE TO LORD CLARE.
13CHAPTER XI. The family still resolve to hold up their heads.
41SONG.
14CHAPTER XII. Fortune seems resolved to humble the family of Wakefield.—Mortifications are often more painful than real calamities.
42THE CAPTIVITY. AN ORATORIO.
15CHAPTER XIII. Mr. Burchell is found to be an enemy; for he has the confidence to give disagreeable advice.
43ACT I.
16CHAPTER XIV. Fresh mortifications, or a demonstration that seeming calamities may be real blessings.
44ACT II.
17CHAPTER XV. All Mr. Burchell's villany at once detected.— The folly of being over-wise.
45ACT III.
18CHAPTER XVI. The family use art, which is opposed by still greater.
46THE HERMIT.
19CHAPTER XVII. Scarcely any virtue found to resist the power of long and pleasing temptation.
47AN ELEGY
20CHAPTER XVIII. The pursuit of a father to reclaim a lost child to virtue.
48STANZAS ON WOMAN.
21CHAPTER XIX. The description of a person discontented with the present government, and apprehensive of the loss of our liberties.
49THE GOOD-NATURED MAN. A COMEDY.
22CHAPTER XX. The History of a Philosophic Vagabond pursuing novelty, but losing content.
50ACT I. (pt. 1)
23CHAPTER XXI. The short continuance of friendship among the vicious, which is coeval only with mutual satisfaction.
51ACT I. (pt. 2)
24CHAPTER XXII. Offences are easily pardoned where there is love at bottom.
52SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER; OR, THE MISTAKES OF A NIGHT A COMEDY.
25CHAPTER XXIII. None but the guilty can be long and completely miserable.
53ACT I.
26CHAPTER XXIV. Fresh calamities.
54ACT IV.
27CHAPTER XXV. No situation, however wretched it seems, but has some sort of comfort attending it.
55ACT V.
28CHAPTER XXVI. A reformation in the gaol.—To make laws complete, they should reward as well as punish.
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