James Beattie was een Schotse dichter en filosoof wiens werk zich verdiepte in de moraalfilosofie. Zijn geschriften, met name het gedicht "The Minstrel" en "An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth", trokken aanzienlijke aandacht. Beattie's benadering hield zich vaak bezig met hedendaagse filosofische debatten, waarbij hij zocht naar het articuleren van fundamentele waarheden. Hij staat ook bekend om zijn standvastige argumenten tegen de instelling van slavernij.
Exploring the journey of artistic development, this narrative poem delves into the life of a minstrel, embodying themes of genius and creativity. Written by Scottish poet and philosopher James Beattie, it was published in two parts between 1771 and 1774. The work highlights the struggles and triumphs of the creative spirit, marking it as a significant contribution to Beattie's literary legacy.
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