The Vicar of Wakefield
by Oliver Goldsmith
254 pages~4 hrs
“How much can one man lose before his faith finally breaks?”
Follow the Primrose family as their tranquil life is upended by a relentless series of calamities, ranging from sudden poverty to shocking abductions. This enduring classic explores the fragility of fortune and the strength of the human spirit when pushed to the absolute breaking point.
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