
audiobook
Compiled by David Widger
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TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES
"SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER" - By Oliver Goldsmith
THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD - A TALE - By Oliver Goldsmith
HISTORY OF ROME: - By Oliver Goldsmith
DALZIELS' ILLUSTRATED GOLDSMITH - AND A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH - One Hundred Pictures Drawn By G. J. Pinwell
THE POEMS OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH - Illustrations By Birket Foster And H. N. Humphreys, Printed In Colours By Edmund Evans. - FOOTNOTES:
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE DESERTED VILLAGE - By Oliver Goldsmith - Illustrated by the Etching Club - MDCCCLVII - ILLUSTRATIONS
This anthology gathers the full range of Oliver Goldsmith’s celebrated output, from lively stage comedies to earnest novels, thoughtful essays and tender poetry. Listeners can explore each work through an easy‑to‑navigate layout that lets you jump straight to the piece that intrigues you, while enjoying smooth narration that honors Goldsmith’s clear, graceful prose.
Among the highlights, the sparkling farce “She Stoops to Conquer” introduces a cast of clever servants and bewildered gentlemen, setting the tone for witty misunderstandings. The novel “The Vicar of Wakefield” follows a kindly clergyman whose family faces a cascade of gentle hardships, offering both humor and heartfelt reflection. Goldsmith’s “History of Rome” presents a concise overview of the city’s rise, blending geographic insight with vivid storytelling. The collection also includes his beloved poems, such as the melancholic “The Deserted Village,” and a complete selection of his lyrical work.
Together these pieces form a vivid portrait of an 18th‑century mind, inviting listeners to experience Goldsmith’s blend of humor, compassion and keen observation in one convenient volume.
Language
en
Duration
~21 minutes (20K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2018-10-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

d. 1774
Best known for the novel The Vicar of Wakefield, the poem The Deserted Village, and the comedy She Stoops to Conquer, this Anglo-Irish writer moved easily between fiction, poetry, essays, and the stage. His work blends warmth, wit, and sharp observations about 18th-century society.
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