Oliver Goldsmith (1730 - 1774)

In this engaging audiobook from the Favorite Essays collection, listeners are treated to a selection of some of the greatest essays in Western literature. Covering diverse topics such as starvation in Ireland, fine China, railway extensions in the Lake District, and the tombs in Westminster Abbey, the essays blend wit and information in a style reminiscent of after-dinner monologues. Narrated with urbane clarity by Neville Jason, this collection offers a thoughtful exploration of varied subjects through the lens of journalism.