The Deserted Village

The Deserted Village
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1902
Genre: Ireland
ISBN:

The poem was written as a response to the Inclosure Acts, which essentially forced poor farmers to leave the countryside and migrate to the cities. A once lively town filled with good people has been replaced by a private country estate.

The Deserted Village

The Deserted Village
Author: Austin Dobson
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781020641305

First published in 1770, The Deserted Village is a beloved and enduring work of English literature. This edition features illustrations by the renowned artist Edwin A. Abbey, R.A. The poem itself explores the theme of rural displacement, reflecting on the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution on small rural communities. This edition, with its stunning illustrations, is a must-have for any lover of classic 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 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.

The Deserted Village

The Deserted Village
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher: English Replicas. Oliver Goldsmith. The Deserted Village
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1770
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Presents a poem by Oliver Goldsmith published in 1770. Considered one of his major poems, it condemns rural depopulation and the pursuit of wealth.

The Deserted Village: A Poem

The Deserted Village: A Poem
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher: Palala Press
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2018-02-14
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781377404066

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.