The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith 1971 Folio Society London Classic Literature Gift Books Satirical Novels Collectible Book Gifts

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This is a near fine (almost like new) hardcover with accompanying slipcase. 1971 Folio Society Edition. This copy is crisp and clean inside and out. The pages are still crisp and clean with no markings seen. The binding is tight and straight with fine sewn binding (not glued) as found in Folio editions. Decorative hardcover boards are also near fine with the only shelf wear being light fading along spine. The accompanying slipcase is very good with only very light shelf wear. Crown octavo book size or 5.5" x 8.75" with 219 pages.

This edition from The Folio Society of The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith is finely illustrated with lithographs by Margaret Wetherbee. The novel was originally published in 1766. It was extremely popular in the 18th century and remains a favorite of classic literature. The classic has been considered a sentimental novel for the theme of goodness in people. But, it also has been considered a satire on the sentimental novel for the values of the vicar cannot be compatible with the real world and the sins of man.

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