OLIVER GOLDSMITH: THE DESERTED VILLAGE (With Text)

The Deserted Village and The Traveller are Goldsmith’s major poems for which his name stands included in the list of poets. In editing this long poem, (430 lines) the editor has kept the needs of Indian students in mind. It shuns scholarship. He has tried to cover - i. A brief life-sketch of the poet ii. Goldsmith’s Major works iii. The scenario-the transitional phase iv. A brief summary of the poem v. Merits and Demerits of the Poem vi. Complete text with simple paraphrase vii. Word Notes and explanations viii. Some important passages critical explained ix. A few model questions with model answers provided x. Select literary criticism xi. Bibliography xii. Chronology Prof. S. S. Mehar, Formerly Reader in English at Motilal Nehru College, Delhi University, has authored quite a large number of critical studies. He has over thirty years teaching experience, and has been associated with a large number of examining bodies.

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