FIFTH READER. 87 XXII. AN ELEGY ON MADAM BLAIZE. Oliver Goldsmith (b. 1728, d. 1774) was born at Pallas, or Pallasmore, in the parish of Forney, Ireland. He received his education at several schools, at Trinity College, Dublin, at Edinburgh, and at Leyden. He spent some time in wandering over continental Europe, often in poverty and want. In 1756 he became a resident of London, where he made the acquaintance of several celebrated men, among whom were Dr. Johnson and Sir Joshua Reynolds. His writings are noted for their purity, grace, and fluency. His fame as a poet is secured by "The Traveler," and "The Deserted Village;" as a dramatist, by " She Stoops to Conquer; " and as a novelist, by "The Vicar of Wakefield." His reckless extravagance always kept him in financial difficulty, and he died heavily In debt. His monument is in Westminster Abbey. 1. GOOD people all, with one accord,
2. The needy seldom passed her door,
3. She strove the neighborhood to please,
4. At church, in silks and satin new,
5. Her love was sought, I do aver,
88 ECLECTIC SERIES. 6. But now, her wealth and finery fled,
7. Let us lament, in sorrow sore;
DE:FINITIONS 1. Ac cord', agreement of opinion, consent. 2. Pledge,
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