Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a collection of essays by the Irish writer and poet Oliver Goldsmith, best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield and his play She Stoops to Conquer. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from literature and philosophy to politics and culture, and are notable for their wit, wisdom, and humanity. Many of the essays are still highly regarded today for their insights into the human condition and the art of living.
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