Le Vicaire de Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith

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Author Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
Illustrator Poirson, V. A., 1859-1893
Translator Gausseron, Bernard Henri, 1845-1913
Uniform Title The vicar of Wakefield. French
Title Le Vicaire de Wakefield
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Summary "Le Vicaire de Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story centers around the character of Dr. Charles Primrose, an optimistic vicar of Wakefield, who navigates the trials and tribulations of family life, love, and misfortune while maintaining his moral integrity and simple values. The narrative explores themes of virtue, family dynamics, social class, and the contrast between wealth and true happiness. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Dr. Primrose's idyllic family life, where he describes his loving wife and their six children. The vicar prides himself on the virtues of his family and their simple yet contented rural lifestyle. However, as the narrative unfolds, the family faces significant upheaval due to financial misfortune, which sets the stage for challenges that test their values and resolve. The opening establishes a warm, familial atmosphere while foreshadowing the hardships that the Primrose family will endure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Poor families -- Fiction
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Children of clergy -- Fiction
Subject Prisoners -- Fiction
Subject Abduction -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 52376
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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