“Amid thy desert-walks the lapwing flies, And tires their echoes with unvaried cries.”
Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
Work
Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, Tobias Smollett, Samuel Johnson and William Shenstone
The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, Tobias Smollett, Samuel Johnson, and William Shenstone is a compilation that brings together the literary contributions of four prominent 18th-century English poets. This volume includes a selection of poems from each author, offering readers a glimpse into the poetic styles and themes of these influential figures in English literature. more
Author
Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver Goldsmith was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and physician. He is best known for his novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield' and his plays 'She Stoops to Conquer' and 'The Good-Natur'd Man'. Goldsmith's works are characterized by their wit, humor, and moral depth. more
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