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Title:
The Poetical Works of Beattie, Blair, and Falconer
With Lives, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes
Note: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Clytie Siddall, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Poetical Works of Beattie, Blair, and Falconer" by Beattie, Blair, and Falconer is a collection of poetry and biographical essays written during the late 18th century. This compilation presents the works of three poets—James Beattie, Robert Blair, and William Falconer—along with critical analyses and lives of the poets authored by Rev. George Gilfillan. The anthology covers themes associated with nature, the human condition, and personal reflection, revealing the development of poetic talent in a historical context. At the start of this work, the focus is placed on James Beattie, particularly detailing his early life, education, and the influences that shaped his poetic voice. It narrates Beattie's upbringing, his journey through academia, and the pivotal moments leading to his establishment as a poet and scholar. The text illustrates his love for nature and literature, highlighting the initial struggles he faced in both his personal life and professional aspirations. Through evocative descriptions of the Scottish landscape and his poetic endeavors, the opening portion paints a rich portrait of Beattie, setting the stage for the exploration of his renowned poem "The Minstrel," which is also featured in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beattie, James, 1735-1803
Author: Blair, Robert, 1699-1746
Author: Falconer, William, 1732-1769
Editor: Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878
EBook No.: 8695
Published: Aug 1, 2005
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Poetical Works of Beattie, Blair, and Falconer
With Lives, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes
Note: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Clytie Siddall, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Poetical Works of Beattie, Blair, and Falconer" by Beattie, Blair, and Falconer is a collection of poetry and biographical essays written during the late 18th century. This compilation presents the works of three poets—James Beattie, Robert Blair, and William Falconer—along with critical analyses and lives of the poets authored by Rev. George Gilfillan. The anthology covers themes associated with nature, the human condition, and personal reflection, revealing the development of poetic talent in a historical context. At the start of this work, the focus is placed on James Beattie, particularly detailing his early life, education, and the influences that shaped his poetic voice. It narrates Beattie's upbringing, his journey through academia, and the pivotal moments leading to his establishment as a poet and scholar. The text illustrates his love for nature and literature, highlighting the initial struggles he faced in both his personal life and professional aspirations. Through evocative descriptions of the Scottish landscape and his poetic endeavors, the opening portion paints a rich portrait of Beattie, setting the stage for the exploration of his renowned poem "The Minstrel," which is also featured in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beattie, James, 1735-1803
Author: Blair, Robert, 1699-1746
Author: Falconer, William, 1732-1769
Editor: Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878
EBook No.: 8695
Published: Aug 1, 2005
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.