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How many plays did Goldsmith author that are widely recognized?

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Goldsmith authored two widely recognized plays: "The Good-Natur'd Man" and "She Stoops to Conquer." Both plays were critical and commercial successes, showcasing Goldsmith's wit, satire, and keen observation of human nature. "The Good-Natur'd Man" premiered in 1768 and established Goldsmith as a playwright, while "She Stoops to Conquer" followed in 1773 and is considered his masterpiece, cementing his legacy as one of the leading dramatists of the 18th century.
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