This collection, "The Miscellaneous Works Of Oliver Goldsmith," showcases the breadth of Goldsmith's literary talent. It includes "An Enquiry Into The Present State Of Polite Learning," a critical examination of the intellectual landscape of his time. Also featured are essays originally published in 1765, offering insights into society, manners, and the arts. The collection also includes Goldsmith's biographical works, "The Life Of Thomas Parnell, D.d." and "The Life Of Henry Lord Viscount Bolingbroke," providing valuable historical perspectives on these influential figures. This volume offers a comprehensive view of Goldsmith's contributions to literature and thought, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of 18th-century literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.