"The Good-Natured Man" is a classic comedic play that delves into the pitfalls of excessive kindness and the challenges of social sincerity. The story follows Mr. Honeywood, a protagonist whose pathological desire to be liked and his inability to refuse any request lead him into a whirlwind of debt, misunderstandings, and romantic confusion. Oliver Goldsmith crafts a witty and satirical exploration of the "sentimental" literary trends of his time, presenting a work that is both a humorous stage production and a poignant ...
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"The Good-Natured Man" is a classic comedic play that delves into the pitfalls of excessive kindness and the challenges of social sincerity. The story follows Mr. Honeywood, a protagonist whose pathological desire to be liked and his inability to refuse any request lead him into a whirlwind of debt, misunderstandings, and romantic confusion. Oliver Goldsmith crafts a witty and satirical exploration of the "sentimental" literary trends of his time, presenting a work that is both a humorous stage production and a poignant critique of human nature. As Honeywood navigates the pressures of his own benevolence, he is surrounded by a cast of vivid characters that highlight the absurdities of eighteenth-century social expectations. From the gloomy Croaker to the flamboyant Lofty, the play uses sharp dialogue and farcical situations to examine the difference between true virtue and superficial appearances. "The Good-Natured Man" remains a vital piece of English dramatic literature, showcasing Goldsmith's unique ability to blend humor with insightful social commentary. This work is an essential read for students of classic drama and those who enjoy masterful satires on the complexities of the human heart. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. 1903. Hardback. Fine in good cloth covers. Ex-Libris with non ink stamps on ffep. Previous owners signature. Remains very good.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Fine. 25 x 17 cm. Octavo. 124pp. Grey illustrated boards in original acetate jacket and box. With 4 color illustrations by Canadian artist Frederick Simpson Coburn. White ribbon. Gilt top foredge. The acetate jacket is chipped at the spine. Box is cracked in several places. Besides the previous owner's bookplate on the front free endpaper the book itself is mint.
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