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Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar Of Wakefield

Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar Of Wakefield

Jordan, Mary A.
Goldsmith, Oliver

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ISBN10: 1430474157
ISBN13: 9781430474159
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield is a classic novel that tells the story of the Reverend Dr. Primrose and his family. Set in 18th century England, the novel follows the family's trials and tribulations as they struggle with poverty, love, and loss. The story is narrated by Dr. Primrose's son, who provides a witty and insightful perspective on the family's experiences.The novel begins with the Primrose family living a comfortable life in their rural home in Wakefield. However, their lives are turned upside down when they lose their fortune due to a dishonest banker. The family is forced to move to a smaller home and adapt to a life of poverty.Despite their hardships, the family remains optimistic and supportive of each other. Dr. Primrose, in particular, is a kind and generous man who is beloved by his community. He is also a devout Christian who uses his faith to guide his actions and decisions.As the story unfolds, the family faces a series of challenges, including the marriage of their daughter to a wealthy but unscrupulous man, the kidnapping of their daughter by a band of gypsies, and the death of their youngest son. Through it all, the family remains resilient and determined to overcome their difficulties.The Vicar of Wakefield is a timeless novel that explores themes of family, love, and faith. It is a heartwarming and engaging story that has captured the imaginations of readers for generations.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.

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