“Our chief comforts often produce our greatest anxieties, and the increase in our possessions is but an inlet to new disquietudes.”
Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
Work
Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith: With a New Life of the Author
The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith is a compilation of the author's diverse literary contributions, including poetry, plays, and prose. The volume also features a comprehensive biography that explores the life and times of Oliver Goldsmith. 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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