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DOI: THE DESERTED VILLAGE BY OLIVER GOLDSMITH: NOSTALGIA AND MEMORIES OF THE PAST
Zaki Mahsen Abeid Ali , Ministry Of Education, Najaf Governorate Education, IraqAbstract
The Deserted Village, by Oliver Goldsmith, movingly depicts the themes of longing for a simpler time and industrialization's destruction of rural communities. This essay delves into how Goldsmith conjures up a deep yearning for a time gone by through his expressive language and detailed descriptions. Analysis of the poem's imagery, structure, and themes demonstrates Goldsmith's criticism of the economic and societal shifts that force rural populations to leave their homes. The poem's introspective atmosphere and melancholy tone highlight the profound relationship between identity and memory as Goldsmith laments the loss of ancient values and the simplicity of country life. By dissecting important sections, this research shows how The Deserted Village is still relevant today as a reflection on the effects of modernity and the common human desire for a simpler time.
Keywords
The Deserted Village, Oliver Goldsmith, rural communities
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