The Vicar of Wakefield

EAN : 9791041806966

GOLDSMITH OLIVER

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041806966
Réf. éditeur : 291546
Date Parution : 22 mai 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 226
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:12 mm
Poids : 299gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith is a classic novel that explores themes of family, virtue, and resilience in the face of adversity. The story follows Dr. Primrose, the vicar, and his family as they navigate a series of misfortunes that test their faith and unity. The narrative begins with the Primrose family living a comfortable life, but their fortunes quickly change due to a series of unfortunate events, including financial ruin and personal betrayals. Despite these challenges, Dr. Primrose remains steadfast in his moral convictions and commitment to his family. The novel is notable for its exploration of 18th-century social norms and the human capacity for forgiveness and redemption. This particular edition is an audio reading by Martin Clifton, available through Project Gutenberg, which offers the text in various audio formats, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience. The work is in the public domain, allowing for free distribution and use, aligning with Project Gutenberg's mission to promote the free distribution of literary works.
Biographie : Goldsmith's birth date and year are not known with certainty. According to the Library of Congress authority file, he told a biographer that he was born on 10 November 1728. The location of his birthplace is also uncertain. He was born either in the townland of Pallas, near Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland, where his father was the Anglican curate of the parish of Forgney, or at the residence of his maternal grandparents, at the Smith Hill House near Elphin in County Roscommon, where his grandfather Oliver Jones was a clergyman and master of the Elphin diocesan school, and where Oliver studied. When Goldsmith was two years old, his father was appointed the rector of the parish of Kilkenny West in County Westmeath. The family moved to the parsonage at Lissoy, between Athlone and Ballymahon, and continued to live there until his father's death in 1747.