Summary oliver golfsmith biography of martin
•
This article is about the 18th-century Anglo-Irish poet, author and physician. For the 19th-century Canadian poet, see Oliver Goldsmith (Canada).
| Oliver Goldsmith | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 10, 1730(1730-Template:MONTHNUMBER-10) (disputed) Either Ballymahon County Longford or Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Died | April 4, 1774(1774-Template:MONTHNUMBER-04) (aged 43) London, England |
| Resting place | Temple Church, London |
| Occupation | Author, playwright, poet, apothecary's assistant, busker |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | B.A. |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Literary movement | The Club |
| Notable work(s) | The Vicar of Wakefield, "The Deserted Village", The Good-Natur'd Man, She Stoops to Conquer |
Dr. Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1730 - 4 April 1774) was an Irish poet, miscellaneous writer, and physician
Life[]
Overview[]
Goldsmith, son of an Irish clergyman, was born at Pallasmore in co. Longford. His earl
•
This biography follows the life of Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish writer and poet, from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the leading writers of his time. With insights into his personal life and relationships, this book sheds light on the man behind the pen and the literary contributions he made to society.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
•
Goldsmith, Oliver
BORN: 1728, Ballymahon, Longford, Ireland
DIED: 1774, London, England
NATIONALITY: Irish
GENRE: Poetry, drama
MAJOR WORKS:
The Citizen of the World (1762)
The Vicar of Wakefield (1766)
The Good-Natur'd Man (1768)
The Deserted Village (1770)
She Stoops to Conquer (1771)
Overview
Oliver Goldsmith was one of the most important writers of the Augustan Age, otherwise known as the neoclassical age or the Age of Reason. The most striking feature of Goldsmith's writing is his versatility; he wrote across genres, including the essay, the pseudoletter, the novel, poetry, history, and biography.
Works in Biographical and Historical Context
Growing Up the Son of a Poor Clergyman Goldsmith was the fifth child born to the Reverend Charles Goldsmith and his wife. During his youth, his family was poor, but not in serious financial straits. His parents had planned for a university education for their son, but his older sister's marriage necessitated