Publisher's Synopsis
Goldsmith's The Traveler And The Deserted Village, And Gray's Elegy In A Country Churchyard (1909) is a collection of two of the most famous poems of the 18th century. The first poem, The Traveler, is a philosophical work that explores the idea of happiness and contentment. It follows the journey of a traveler who wanders through various countries and observes the lives of people he encounters along the way. The poem reflects on the nature of human existence and the search for meaning in life.The second poem, The Deserted Village, is a lament for the loss of traditional rural life in England. It describes the decline of a once-thriving village and the displacement of its inhabitants due to industrialization and urbanization. The poem reflects on the impact of progress and modernization on rural communities and the loss of a way of life that was once cherished.The collection also includes Gray's Elegy in a Country Churchyard, a meditation on death and the transience of life. The poem reflects on the lives of ordinary people buried in a small country churchyard and the universal human experience of mortality.Overall, Goldsmith's The Traveler And The Deserted Village, And Gray's Elegy In A Country Churchyard (1909) is a timeless collection of poems that explore some of the most profound themes of human existence, including happiness, loss, and mortality. These poems continue to resonate with readers today and are considered among the greatest works of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
