What is a major theme in "The Deserted Village"?
Urbanization
Love
War
Rural depopulation
Answer
Rural depopulation is a central theme in "The Deserted Village." The poem laments the decline of a once-thriving countryside, as people abandon their homes and farms in search of opportunities in the city. Goldsmith depicts the devastating consequences of this exodus, including the decay of buildings, the loss of community, and the erosion of traditional values.
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