January 1885 Issue [Drama] She stoops to conquer; or, the mistakes of a night. A comedy (act first, concluded) Download PDF Adjust Share by Oliver Goldsmith, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 18th century England Family Fiction Humor Social classes More from Oliver Goldsmith The original formula for situational comedy (I could not love thee half so much loved I not Lucy more.) The deserted village The deserted village Adjust Share