October 1885 Issue [Drama] She stoops to conquer; or, the mistakes of a night.–A comedy (act second) Download PDF Adjust Share by Oliver Goldsmith, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 18th century Fiction Great Britain Social life and customs 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