The Traveller and The Deserted Village: Ed. with Introduction and Notes by Arthur Barrett

Published by Macmillan and Co. in the late 19th century as part of their English Classics series, this volume brings together two of Oliver Goldsmith's most celebrated poems, The Traveller and The Deserted Village. The edition was prepared by Arthur Barrett, a scholar whose pedagogical approach focused on providing essential historical context and linguistic analysis for students and educators of the period, reflecting the Victorian emphasis on canonical literature within the academic curriculum.

The design of this series was characterized by an understated, functional aesthetic suitable for scholarly use, often featuring a cloth-bound exterior and a clear, readable typography intended to assist with close reading. Arthur Barrett's introduction frames Goldsmith as a master of mid-eighteenth-century English verse, highlighting the emotional resonance of his reflections on social change and rural life, which were well-received by contemporary critics for their clarity and instructional utility.