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Oliver Goldsmith

Writer and poet, referenced for his style and character.

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Also known as Goldsmith, Goldsmith The great, himself

First appearance: On Genius and Common Sense

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In On Genius and Common Sense: Contrasted with Dr. Johnson: Goldsmith had fine intuitive tact, while Johnson excelled in argument. Later, in The Same Subject Continued: Cited as an example of genius; his early chapters…

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  • Literary and Artistic Circle
  • Protagonist

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