The Vicar of Wakefield

Oliver Goldsmith's "The Vicar of Wakefield" is a pastoral novel that elegantly weaves themes of virtue, familial love, and societal critique within the canvas of 18th-century English society. Written in a style rich with humor and sentimentality, the narrative follows the life of Dr. Primrose, a compassionate vicar, as he navigates adversity while maintaining his moral integrity. Goldsmith employs...