The Vicar of Wakefield: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Vicar of Wakefield is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Goldsmith, Oliver (?–1774).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith is a novel published in 1766. It follows the Primrose family's dramatic fall from wealth and prosperity into hardship and social disgrace, then their eventual redemption. Through unexpected misfortunes, financial ruin, and moral trials, the virtuous vicar Dr. Charles Primrose struggles to maintain his faith and integrity while protecting his family from deception and scandal. Goldsmith blends satire and sentiment to contrast the hypocrisy of the upper classes with simple Christian virtue and resilience.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Vicar of Wakefield
- Author credits: Goldsmith, Oliver (?–1774)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Abduction -- Fiction
- Children of clergy -- Fiction
- Clergy -- Fiction
- Domestic fiction
- England -- Fiction
- Poor families -- Fiction
- Prisoners -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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