Oliver Goldsmith : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437075489 : 1437075487 : 01 Oct 2008 : Oliver Goldsmith: Selections From The Citizen Of The World And Other Essays, Animated Nature, The Vicar Of Wakefield, With The Deserted Village (1901) is a collection of literary works by the renowned Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith. The book includes a selection of essays from Goldsmith's famous work, The Citizen of the World, which is a series of letters written by a Chinese traveler who offers satirical commentary on English society. Additionally, the book features Animated Nature, a scientific work on the natural world, and The Vicar of Wakefield, a novel that tells the story of a clergyman and his family. Lastly, the book includes The Deserted Village, a poem that mourns the loss of rural life and the effects of industrialization on society. This collection offers readers a comprehensive look at Goldsmith's diverse literary talents and his contributions to English literature.This scarce antiquarian