This collection of essays and articles showcases Oliver Goldsmith's wit, intelligence, and unique perspective on the world. Goldsmith was a celebrated writer in the 18th century, known for his novels, plays, and essays. This volume includes some of his most famous works, such as The Bee essays and An Inquiry Into the Present State of Polite Learning in Europe. Anyone interested in literature, history, or philosophy will find this collection a must-read. 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 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. 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.