They may talk of a comet, or a burning mountain, or some such bagatelle; but to me a modest woman, dressed out in all her finery, is the most tremendous object of the whole creation.
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About Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver Goldsmith was a 18th-century Irish anglo-spanish-irish writer. Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish poet, novelist, playwright, and hack writer. He produced literary works in a variety of genres and is regarded among the most versatile writers of the Georgian era. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Beauty — Appreciating aesthetics, grace, and the sublime