Goldsmith, Oliver 1730?-1774
Overview
| Works: | 5,537 works in 25,166 publications in 28 languages and 218,888 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Fiction History Domestic fiction Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc Drama Biographies Personal correspondence Juvenile works Comedies of manners |
| Subject Headings: | Authors, Irish |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Translator, Other, Creator, Compiler, Bibliographic antecedent, Lyricist, Librettist, Honoree, Collector, Contributor, Dedicator, Composer, Attributed name, Actor |
| Classifications: | PR3490, 823.6 |
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Most widely held works about
Oliver Goldsmith
- Oliver Goldsmith; a biography by Washington Irving( Book )
- Goldsmith by William Black( Book )
- Oliver Goldsmith; a Georgian study by Ricardo Quintana( Book )
- Oliver Goldsmith by Clara Marburg Kirk( Book )
- The search for good sense; four eighteenth-century characters: Johnson, Chesterfield, Boswell [and] Goldsmith by F. L Lucas( Book )
- The true genius of Oliver Goldsmith by Robert Hazen Hopkins( Book )
- The life and times of Oliver Goldsmith by John Forster( Book )
- Brothers of the quill : Oliver Goldsmith in Grub street by Norma Clarke( )
- Oliver Goldsmith by Ralph Martin Wardle( Book )
- Collected works of Oliver Goldsmith by Oliver Goldsmith( Book )
- Oliver Goldsmith : his life and works by A. Lytton Sells( Book )
- Oliver Goldsmith by A. Norman Jeffares( Book )
- Enlightenment in ruins : the geographies of Oliver Goldsmith by Michael J Griffin( )
- Oliver Goldsmith and Richard Brinsley Sheridan by Marlies K Danziger( Book )
- Oliver Goldsmith revisited by Peter Dixon( Book )
- The collected letters of Oliver Goldsmith by Oliver Goldsmith( Book )
- Life of Oliver Goldsmith by Austin Dobson( Book )
- Goldsmith, the critical heritage by G. S Rousseau( Book )
- The art of Oliver Goldsmith by Andrew Swarbrick( Book )
- Oliver Goldsmith by Stephen Lucius Gwynn( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Oliver Goldsmith
The vicar of Wakefield by
Oliver Goldsmith(
Book
)
3,263 editions published between 1757 and 2019 in 27 languages and held by 22,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Details the romantic intrigues in the family of a country vicar in eighteenth century England
3,263 editions published between 1757 and 2019 in 27 languages and held by 22,105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Details the romantic intrigues in the family of a country vicar in eighteenth century England
She stoops to conquer by
Oliver Goldsmith(
Book
)
472 editions published between 1773 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 6,761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A play about a young lady who turns into a seductive wench to catch her man
472 editions published between 1773 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 6,761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A play about a young lady who turns into a seductive wench to catch her man
The vicar of Wakefield : a tale supposed to be written by himself by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
395 editions published between 1766 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 4,891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Vicar of Wakefield follows the life of a wealthy vicar and his family who lie an idyllic life in their country parish thanks to the vicar's clever investments. The evening that his son is to marry an heiress, the vicar discovers that his merchant investor has lost all his money in bankruptcy. Written by Irish author Oliver Goldsmith in the late 18th century
395 editions published between 1766 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 4,891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Vicar of Wakefield follows the life of a wealthy vicar and his family who lie an idyllic life in their country parish thanks to the vicar's clever investments. The evening that his son is to marry an heiress, the vicar discovers that his merchant investor has lost all his money in bankruptcy. Written by Irish author Oliver Goldsmith in the late 18th century
The deserted village by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
281 editions published between 1772 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles Robert Ashbee drew illustrations for The Deserted Village, €a reprint of a poem published in 1770
281 editions published between 1772 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles Robert Ashbee drew illustrations for The Deserted Village, €a reprint of a poem published in 1770
The deserted village : a poem by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
227 editions published between 1700 and 2011 in English and German and held by 3,174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A work of social commentary, and condemns rural depopulation and the pursuit of excessive wealth
227 editions published between 1700 and 2011 in English and German and held by 3,174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A work of social commentary, and condemns rural depopulation and the pursuit of excessive wealth
The citizen of the world; or, Letters from a Chinese philosopher residing in London to his friends in the East by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
199 editions published between 1762 and 2015 in English and held by 2,899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series of essays, originally published in The Public Ledger in 1760-61, in which the author uses the device of a Chinese traveler whose letters home comment tolerantly but shrewdly on his English experiences. Cf. Encyclopaedia britannica online, 25 Oct. 2007
199 editions published between 1762 and 2015 in English and held by 2,899 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series of essays, originally published in The Public Ledger in 1760-61, in which the author uses the device of a Chinese traveler whose letters home comment tolerantly but shrewdly on his English experiences. Cf. Encyclopaedia britannica online, 25 Oct. 2007
Goldsmith's Roman history by
Oliver Goldsmith(
Book
)
138 editions published between 1802 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
138 editions published between 1802 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The poems of Oliver Goldsmith. by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
61 editions published between 1800 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
61 editions published between 1800 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The vicar of Wakefield : a tale. Supposed to be written by himself. In two volumes by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
146 editions published between 1766 and 1812 in English and held by 2,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
146 editions published between 1766 and 1812 in English and held by 2,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
She stoops to conquer, or, The mistakes of a night : a comedy by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
141 editions published between 1773 and 2016 in English and German and held by 2,099 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This comedy reveals how the heroine, in order to win the heart of the man whom she loves, is forced to pass herself off as something she is not
141 editions published between 1773 and 2016 in English and German and held by 2,099 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This comedy reveals how the heroine, in order to win the heart of the man whom she loves, is forced to pass herself off as something she is not
An abridgment of The history of England : from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the death of George the Second by
Oliver Goldsmith(
Book
)
160 editions published between 1774 and 1980 in 3 languages and held by 2,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
160 editions published between 1774 and 1980 in 3 languages and held by 2,066 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Grecian history : from the earliest state to the death of Alexander the Great by
Oliver Goldsmith(
Book
)
178 editions published between 1774 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This text by Dr. Oliver Goldsmith presents a full history of Greece, beginning with its earliest state and ending with Alexander the Great's death. It also discusses the mythological parts of the history and how much of the mythology has become inseparable from fact
178 editions published between 1774 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This text by Dr. Oliver Goldsmith presents a full history of Greece, beginning with its earliest state and ending with Alexander the Great's death. It also discusses the mythological parts of the history and how much of the mythology has become inseparable from fact
An history of England : in a series of letters from a nobleman to his son by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
200 editions published between 1764 and 2010 in English and held by 2,041 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
200 editions published between 1764 and 2010 in English and held by 2,041 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A history of the earth, and animated nature by
Oliver Goldsmith(
Book
)
243 editions published between 1774 and 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Natural History, considered in its utmost extent, comprehends two objects. First, that of discovering, ascertaining, and naming all the various productions of Nature. Secondly, that of describing the properties, manners, and relations which they bear to us, and to each other. The first, which is the most difficult part of this science, is systematical, dry, mechanical, and incomplete. The second is more amusing, exhibits new pictures to the imagination, and improves our relish for existence, by widening the prospect of Nature around us. Natural history at present, is carried on in two distinct and separate channels, the one serving to lead us to the thing, the other conveying the history of the thing, as supposing it already known. The following Natural History is written with only such an attention to system as serves to remove the reader's embarrassments, and allow him to proceed. It can make no pretensions in directing him to the name of every object he meets with; that belongs to works of a very different kind, and written with very different aims. It will fully answer my design, if the reader, being already possessed of the name of any animal, shall find here a short, though satisfactory history of its habitudes, its subsistence, its manners, its friendships, and hostilities. My aim has been to carry on just as much method as was sufficient to shorten my description, by generalizing them, and never to follow order where the art of writing, which is but another name for good sense, informed me that it would only contribute to the reader's embarrassment. Still, however, the reader will perceive, that I have formed a kind of system in the history of every part of Animated Nature, directing myself by the great obvious distinctions that she herself seems to have made; which, though too few to point exactly to the name, are yet sufficient to illuminate the subject, and remove the reader's perplexity. It will be my chief pride, therefore, if this work may be found an innocent amusement for those who have nothing else to employ them, or who require a relaxation from labour."
243 editions published between 1774 and 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Natural History, considered in its utmost extent, comprehends two objects. First, that of discovering, ascertaining, and naming all the various productions of Nature. Secondly, that of describing the properties, manners, and relations which they bear to us, and to each other. The first, which is the most difficult part of this science, is systematical, dry, mechanical, and incomplete. The second is more amusing, exhibits new pictures to the imagination, and improves our relish for existence, by widening the prospect of Nature around us. Natural history at present, is carried on in two distinct and separate channels, the one serving to lead us to the thing, the other conveying the history of the thing, as supposing it already known. The following Natural History is written with only such an attention to system as serves to remove the reader's embarrassments, and allow him to proceed. It can make no pretensions in directing him to the name of every object he meets with; that belongs to works of a very different kind, and written with very different aims. It will fully answer my design, if the reader, being already possessed of the name of any animal, shall find here a short, though satisfactory history of its habitudes, its subsistence, its manners, its friendships, and hostilities. My aim has been to carry on just as much method as was sufficient to shorten my description, by generalizing them, and never to follow order where the art of writing, which is but another name for good sense, informed me that it would only contribute to the reader's embarrassment. Still, however, the reader will perceive, that I have formed a kind of system in the history of every part of Animated Nature, directing myself by the great obvious distinctions that she herself seems to have made; which, though too few to point exactly to the name, are yet sufficient to illuminate the subject, and remove the reader's perplexity. It will be my chief pride, therefore, if this work may be found an innocent amusement for those who have nothing else to employ them, or who require a relaxation from labour."
The deserted village : a poem. By Dr. Goldsmith by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
135 editions published between 1760 and 2018 in English and held by 1,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
135 editions published between 1760 and 2018 in English and held by 1,868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of England : from the earliest times to the death of George II by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
99 editions published between 1771 and 1975 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
99 editions published between 1771 and 1975 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dr. Goldsmith's Roman history : abridged by himself for the use of schools by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
132 editions published between 1772 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
132 editions published between 1772 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The miscellaneous works of Dr. Goldsmith : Containing all his essays and poems by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
90 editions published between 1778 and 2018 in English and held by 1,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
90 editions published between 1778 and 2018 in English and held by 1,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
She stoops to conquer : or, the mistakes of a night. A comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. Written
by Doctor Goldsmith by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
101 editions published between 1773 and 2018 in English and held by 1,398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
101 editions published between 1773 and 2018 in English and held by 1,398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The vicar of Wakefield : a tale, in two volumes, by Dr. Goldsmith by
Oliver Goldsmith(
)
70 editions published between 1780 and 1793 in English and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
70 editions published between 1780 and 1793 in English and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Johnson, Samuel 1709-1784 Author of introduction Other Compiler Author Composer
- Dobson, Austin 1840-1921 Author of introduction Other Author Editor
- Irving, Washington 1783-1859 Other Author Editor
- University of Virginia Library Electronic Text Center Other
- Friedman, Arthur 1906-1981 Author of introduction Other Author Editor
- Gray, Thomas 1716-1771 Other Author
- Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron 1800-1859 Author Editor
- Sheridan, Richard Brinsley 1751-1816 Author
- Newbery, John 1713-1767 Bookseller Printer Other Author Editor
- Dryden, John 1631-1700 Author
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Alternative Names
Dottor Golssmith.
Dr. Goldsmith 1728-1774
Goldschmidt Olivier
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Willington James
Willington, James 1728-1774
Willington James 1730?-1774
Όλιβερ Γκόλντσμιθ
Голдсмит Оливер
Голдсмит, Оливер 1730-1774
Голдшмид
Гольдсмит О
Гольдсмит О. 1728-1774
Гольдсмит, Оливер 1730-1774
Оливер Голдсмит английский прозаик, поэт и драматург
Оливър Голдсмит
Олівер Голдсміт
Олівер Ґолдсміт
Олівэр Голдсьміт
Օլիվեր Գոլդսմիթ
אוליבר גולדסמית'
אוליבר גולדסמית' סופר אירי
גולדסמיט, אוליביר
גולדסמית, אוליבר
גולדסמית, אוליבר 1930?-1774
الیور قلدسمیت
الیور گلداسمیت
آلیور گولڈ اسمتھ
أوليفر جولد سميث
أوليفر جولد سميث، 1730-1774
أوليفر جولدسميث
جولد سميث، أوليفر، 1730-1774
جولدسميث، أوليفر 1930?-1774
ऑलवर गॉल्डस्मथ
অলিভার গোল্ডস্মিথ
ਓਲੀਵਰ ਗੋਲਡਸਮਿਥ
ஆலிவர் கோல்ட்ஸ்மித் ஐரிஷ் கவிஞர், மெய்யியலாளர், எழுத்தாளர்
గోల్డ్స్మిత్
ಗೋಲ್ಡ್ಸ್ಮಿತ್, ಆಲಿವರ್
ཨོ་ལི་ཝེར་.རྒོ་རྡི་སིམ་སི།
အိုလီဗာ ဂိုးစမစ်
ოლივერ გოლდსმითი
고울드스미스, 올리버 1728-1774
골드스미스, 올리버 1728-1774
올리버 골드스미스
オリヴァー・ゴールドスミス
ゴウルドスミス
ゴールドスミス
ゴールドスミス, O.
ゴールドスミス, オリヴァー
可徳斯米
奧立佛·高德史密斯
奧立佛·高德史密斯 Anglo-Irish writer, poet, and physician
護爾徳斯美
高士密
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French (234)
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Spanish (92)
Russian (10)
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Multiple languages (4)
Dutch (4)
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Polish (1)
Armenian (1)
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Greek, Modern (1)
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Romanian (1)
Urdu (1)
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Irish (1)
French (234)
German (230)
Spanish (92)
Russian (10)
Japanese (8)
Chinese (6)
Italian (5)
Danish (5)
Multiple languages (4)
Dutch (4)
Icelandic (3)
Welsh (3)
Czech (2)
Swedish (2)
Miscellaneous languages (2)
Portuguese (1)
Arabic (1)
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