The Deserted Village – Goldsmith – By – S. P. Chaturvedi

Description

NUMBER OF PAGES-156

Edited with: General Introduction, Summary, of the Poem, Character- Sketches Text with Paraphrase Notes, and Explanations Question and Answers, etc.(According to U.G.C. Syllabus as Prescribed)

General Introduction

The Age of Goldsmith

Life of Goldsmith

Goldsmith’s Poetical Works

Goldsmith’s Dramatic Genius

Major Characteristics of Goldsmith as a Poet

Popularity of Goldsmith as a Poet

Goldsmith as a Poet of Transition

Critics on Goldsmith’s Poetry

Special Introduction

Introduction to The Deserted Village

The Title of the Poem

Analysis of the Poem

Summary of the Poem

Object of the Poem

Can the Village of Auburn be Identified?

Country—folk in The Deserted Village

Theory of Wealth and Luxury

Social Criticism in The Deserted Village

Self-Revelation in The Deserted Village

Nature in the Deserted Village

Defects and Defense

The Village Preacher

The School-master

Language and Versification

Dedication to Sir Joshua Reynolds

Text of The Deserted Village

Complete Paraphrase of The Deserted Village

Notes and Explanations

Questions and Answers

Chronology of Main Events