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Oliver Goldsmith

Oliver Goldsmith

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An Irish writer who wrote The Vicar of Wakefield and She Stoops to Conquer
  • proper noun
: Oliver Goldsmith
  • Oliver Goldsmith wrote 'The Vicar of Wakefield', a novel that remains a classic of English literature.

Examples

  • The witty comedy 'She Stoops to Conquer' was penned by Oliver Goldsmith.

  • Students of English literature often study the poetry and essays of Oliver Goldsmith.

  • Did Oliver Goldsmith write anything besides novels?

  • The novel Oliver Goldsmith wrote is a classic.

  • Oliver Goldsmith is celebrated for his contributions to English literature, particularly his novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield.'

  • Many renowned authors, including Oliver Goldsmith, have had a lasting impact on literary studies.

  • Oliver Goldsmith is known for writing both plays and essays that explore themes of society and human nature.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Oliver + Goldsmith

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person (an Irish writer), and that biographical identity cannot be derived from the constituent words. Even if a learner knows 'goldsmith' as a profession or 'Oliver' as a given name, those parts do not convey 'Irish writer' or the specific person, so the meaning must be learned.

Etymology

Oliver Goldsmith was an Irish writer who lived in the 1700s and used clear, warm language and gentle humor. He wrote the novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield' and the play 'She Stoops to Conquer', so his name now stands for a classic writer remembered for kind, funny stories.