Goldsmith's Deserted Village (1858)

Goldsmith's Deserted Village is a classic poem written by Oliver Goldsmith in 1858. The poem is a lament for the decline of rural life in England and the loss of community spirit and values. It describes a village that has been abandoned by its inhabitants and left to decay, with its fields and meadows overgrown and its once-thriving businesses and trades now silent. The poem paints a vivid picture of the village's former glory, its people, and their way of life, highlighting the beauty and simplicity of rural existence. Goldsmith's poetic language and imagery capture the reader's imagination, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. The poem also touches on themes of social injustice, political corruption, and the effects of industrialization on rural communities. Overall, Goldsmith's Deserted Village is a timeless masterpiece of English literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.