Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography
Exploring the Life and Legacy of an Irish Literary IconBy Washington Irving
Length10h
About this audiobook
In "Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography," Washington Irving masterfully delves into the life and character of the renowned 18th-century author and playwright, Oliver Goldsmith. Written with Irving's signature prose style, the biography blends extensive research with a narrative flair that captures Goldsmith's wit, eccentricity, and literary genius. Irving contextualizes Goldsmith within the broader landscape of English literature, highlighting his contributions to poetry, drama, and the essay form, while examining the social and cultural influences that shaped his creative output. The book serves as both a critical inquiry and a heartfelt tribute, showcasing Goldsmith's significance amid the rise of Romanticism and the evolving literary discourse of his time. Washington Irving, a pivotal figure in American literature, drew inspiration from Goldsmith's work, especially his unique ability to weave humor and pathos. Irving's admiration for Goldsmith's ability to capture the human experience in accessible language reflects Irving'Äôs own literary pursuits. Living in an age of burgeoning American identity, Irving recognized the importance of writers like Goldsmith, who bridged the gap between tradition and modernity. This biography is an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay between life and literature. Irving'Äôs insights not only illuminate Goldsmith'Äôs artistic legacy but also enrich our understanding of the societal forces that inform literary creativity. "Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography" is not only a homage to an esteemed writer but a profound exploration of the human condition, inviting readers to appreciate the enduring power of storytelling.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length10 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE: W.I.
29CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
2CHAPTER ONE
30CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE: “OLIVER GOLDSMITH.”
3CHAPTER TWO
31CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO
4CHAPTER THREE: “OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
32CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE
5CHAPTER FOUR: “OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
33CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR
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6CHAPTER FIVE
34CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE
7CHAPTER SIX
35TO DR. GOLDSMITH
8CHAPTER SEVEN
36ON SEEING HIS NAME IN THE LIST OF MUMMERS AT THE LATE MASQUERADE
9CHAPTER EIGHT
37CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX: “O. G.”
10CHAPTER NINE
38CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN
11CHAPTER TEN
39“OLIVER GOLDSMITH.”
12“OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
40“OLIVER GOLDSMITH.”
13“OLIVER GOLDSMITH.”
41TO GEORGE COLMAN, ESQ.
14CHAPTER ELEVEN
42ON THE SUCCESS OF DR. GOLDSMITH’S NEW COMEDY
15CHAPTER TWELVE
43CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT
16CHAPTER THIRTEEN
44A NEWSPAPER ATTACK—THE EVANS AFFRAY—JOHNSON’S COMMENT
17CHAPTER FOURTEEN
45[FOR THE LONDON PACKET.]
18CHAPTER FIFTEEN
46“TO DR. GOLDSMITH.
19CHAPTER SIXTEEN
47“OLIVER GOLDSMITH.”
20CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: “OLIVER GOLDSMITH.”
48CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
21CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
49CHAPTER FORTY
22CHAPTER NINETEEN
50CHAPTER FORTY-ONE
23CHAPTER TWENTY
51CHAPTER FORTY-TWO
24CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
52CHAPTER FORTY-THREE: “OLIVER GOLDSMITH.”
25CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
53CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
26CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
54CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
27CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
55THE FUNERAL—THE MONUMENT—THE EPITAPH—CONCLUDING REMARKS
28CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
56OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH—
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