James Beattie war ein schottischer Dichter und Philosoph, dessen Werk sich mit der Moralphilosophie befasste. Seine Schriften, insbesondere das Gedicht "The Minstrel" und "An Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth", erregten große Aufmerksamkeit. Beattie beschäftigte sich in seiner Arbeit vor allem mit Fragen der Moral und Philosophie, oft als Reaktion auf zeitgenössische Denkströmungen. Er war auch für seine entschiedene Haltung gegen die Sklaverei bekannt.
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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