02164cam a22003133u 4500 41760 UtSlPG 20260610133944.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Beattie, James, 1735-1803 The Poetical Works of James Beattie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-01-02 Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Poetical Works of James Beattie" by James Beattie is a collection of poems and a memoir compiled in the mid-19th century. The volume includes notable poems such as "The Minstrel" and "Retirement," reflecting themes of nature, virtue, and the human experience. It aims to provide insight into Beattie's literary contributions while also chronicling his life, influences, and the philosophical underpinnings of his work. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a memoir detailing the life of James Beattie, who was born in Scotland in 1735. Early in the memoir, we learn about Beattie's humble beginnings and how he became known as a poet during his school years, influenced by family support and a passion for literature. The narrative follows his academic journey at Marischal College, his teaching career, and his friendships with literary figures of his time. The memoir sets the context for his subsequent works, hinting at the introspective nature of his poetry and the profound impact of his personal experiences on his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poetry Dyce, Alexander, 1798-1869 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41760 82599 82599