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100 1 _aBeattie, James,
_d1735-1803
245 1 4 _aThe Poetical Works of James Beattie
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-02
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
700 1 _aDyce, Alexander,
_d1798-1869
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41760
999 _c82599
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