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Anglo-Irish writer (1728–1774)

This article is about the 18th-century Irish writer. For the 19th-century Canadian poet, see Oliver Goldsmith (Canadian poet). For the British eyewear company, see Oliver Goldsmith (company).

Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1728 – 4 April 1774) was an Anglo-Irish writer best known for his works The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), The Good-Natur'd Man (1768), The Deserted Village (1770) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771). He is thought by some to have written the classic children's tale The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes (1765).

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Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography by Washington Irving

AuthorIrving, Washington, 1783-1859Title Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography Note Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Credits Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, William
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HTML file produced by David Widger Summary "Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography" by Washington Irving is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life of the celebrated author and poet Oliver Goldsmith, delving into his early years, education, and personal struggles, while also highlighting the characteristics and influences of his family. The narrative spans Goldsmith's journey from his modest upbringing in Ireland to his various adventures and misadventures, ultimately painting a vivid picture of his profound yet whimsical nature. At the start of the biography, Irving introduces Goldsmith, emphasizing the personal warmth readers feel toward him, shaped by his relatable experien

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Jerry Goldsmith

American film composer (1929–2004)

Jerry Goldsmith
Goldsmith in 2003
Birth name	Jerrald King Goldsmith
Born	(1929-02-10)February 10, 1929 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	July 21, 2004(2004-07-21) (aged 75) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Genres	Film score, contemporary classical music
Occupation(s)	Composer, conductor, orchestrator
Years active	1951–2004
Spouses	Sharon Hennagin ​ ​ (m. 1950; div. 1970)​ Carol Heather ​ (m. 1972)​

Musical artist

Jerrald King Goldsmith (February 10, 1929 – July 21, 2004) was an American composer, conductor and orchestrator with a career in film and television scoring that spanned nearly 50 years and over 200 productions, between 1954 and 2003. He was considered one of film music's most innovative and influential composers.^[1] He was nominated for eighteen Academy Awards (winning in 1977 for The Omen), six Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Golde