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Oliver Goldsmith
Oliver Goldsmith, oil painting from the studio of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1770; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
Oliver Goldsmith was a prolific contributor to the periodical press, writing for at least eight different journals between 1759 and 1773.1
His notable work as an essayist appeared in the following publications:
- The Monthly Review: Goldsmith performed early hack work for this journal, which was edited by Ralph Griffiths.2
- The Bee: This periodical featured some of his early essays as he began to establish his reputation.2
- The Public Ledger: This journal served as the original venue for his famous series of essays, The Citizen of the World, which were published between 1760 and 1761.21