Abstract
The article analyzes the poem "The Deserted Village" by Oliver Goldsmith. It explores the poem's theme, as the author suggests that Goldsmith presents a nostalgic idealization of rural England that is doomed by the destructive aspects of wealth. Particular attention is also given to the structure and antithetical sections, which the author argues creates a diverse poetic form and diction to create stylistic effects.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 326-330 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Papers on Language and Literature: A Journal for Scholars and Critics of Language and Literature |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1986 |