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Margery Two-Shoes
A beloved 18th-century children’s tale about Margery Meanwell, an orphan who rises from poverty through kindness, education, and perseverance. The book’s anonymous authorship is often attributed to Oliver Goldsmith, though scholars have also proposed other names.
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The Sugar-Plumb or, Golden Fairing
by Margery Two-Shoes
About the author
Oliver Goldsmith (1730–1774) was an Irish essayist, novelist, poet, playwright, and journalist. Born in County Westmeath, he studied at Trinity College Dublin and later pursued medicine before settling in London as a professional writer.
Goldsmith is best known for The Vicar of Wakefield, The Deserted Village, and the comedy She Stoops to Conquer. His writing combines warmth, humor, social observation, and a lively sympathy for ordinary people.
The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes, also known as Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes, first appeared in 1765. It was published anonymously and is frequently linked to Goldsmith, although the attribution remains uncertain.