""The Life and Times of Oliver Goldsmith"" is a biographical work written by John Forster and published in 1890. The book chronicles the life of the famous 18th-century Irish writer, Oliver Goldsmith. The author explores Goldsmith's early years in Ireland, his education, and his eventual move to London where he became a prominent literary figure. Forster also delves into Goldsmith's personal life, including his struggles with debt, his relationships with women, and his friendships with other writers of the time. The book provides a detailed account of Goldsmith's literary works, including his plays, essays, and poems, and the impact they had on the literary world. Forster's biography is considered a classic work on Goldsmith and provides a comprehensive look at the life and times of this influential writer.And A Biographical Sketch Of The Author.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.