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The Deserted Village Illustrated
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The Deserted Village Illustrated

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"The Deserted Village" by Oliver Goldsmith is a poignant and enduring poem that laments the decline of rural England. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion, Goldsmith depicts the idyllic village of Auburn, once a haven of pastoral beauty and simple virtue, now ruined by wealth and luxury. The poem explores themes of social change, economic disparity, and the loss of traditional values.

Goldsmith's evocative language paints a stark contrast between the past and present, highlighting the displacement of villagers and the decay of community. "The Deserted Village" is not merely a lament for a bygone era but also a powerful critique of the forces that threaten to erode the foundations of society. This illustrated edition brings Goldsmith's classic to life, offering readers a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience. Its enduring themes continue to resonate with contemporary readers, making it a timeless work of English literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
80
ISBN
9781023759878

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"The Deserted Village" by Oliver Goldsmith is a poignant and enduring poem that laments the decline of rural England. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion, Goldsmith depicts the idyllic village of Auburn, once a haven of pastoral beauty and simple virtue, now ruined by wealth and luxury. The poem explores themes of social change, economic disparity, and the loss of traditional values.

Goldsmith's evocative language paints a stark contrast between the past and present, highlighting the displacement of villagers and the decay of community. "The Deserted Village" is not merely a lament for a bygone era but also a powerful critique of the forces that threaten to erode the foundations of society. This illustrated edition brings Goldsmith's classic to life, offering readers a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience. Its enduring themes continue to resonate with contemporary readers, making it a timeless work of English literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
80
ISBN
9781023759878