Oliver Goldsmith, described in a eulogy written by Dr. Johnson as 'a poet, naturalist, and historian, who left scarcely any style of writing untouched', became one of the great figures of the eighteenth-century literary scene. A character as absurd as he was talented, Goldsmith was best known for his novels, poems and plays, such as The Vicar of Wakefield (1766) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771). Yet Goldsmith also composed a number of excellent essays. As this volume's editor J. H. Lobban argues, 'there is not a single feature of The Vicar of Wakefield's] style that you will not find in his...
Oliver Goldsmith, described in a eulogy written by Dr. Johnson as 'a poet, naturalist, and historian, who left scarcely any style of writing untouched...
Originally published in 1910, this book contains the text of fifty poems written by Tennyson between 1830 and 1864, including famous pieces 'The Lady of Shalott' and 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'. Lobban includes an introduction on Tennyson's reputation as a poet, as well as detailed commentary on each poem. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Tennyson or nineteenth-century poetry more generally.
Originally published in 1910, this book contains the text of fifty poems written by Tennyson between 1830 and 1864, including famous pieces 'The Lady ...
