We’re excited to share some big news: SquarePages.co is now OpenChapter.io! Read more in the latest blog post here.
Book cover

The Poetical Works of James Beattie

By James Beattie

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Experience the reflections of a Scottish poet as he navigates life, nature, and the path to moral understanding through verse and memoir.

Genres
Released
2013-01-02
Formats
epub
epub (images)
epub3 (images)
mobi
mobi (images)
txt
Read Now

Summary

"The Poetical Works of James Beattie" by James Beattie is a compilation of poems and a biographical account that showcases the life and works of the 18th-century Scottish poet. The collection features poems like "The Minstrel" and "Retirement," exploring themes of nature's beauty, moral goodness, and the complexities of being human. Through its pages, readers discover Beattie's early life in Scotland and the supportive family that encouraged his passion for literature while also tracing his academic path through Marischal College, his career as an educator, and his interactions with the poets of his era. The story captures introspective verse and his personal experiences.

About the Author

James Beattie was a Scottish poet, moralist, and philosopher.

Average Rating
4.0
Aggregate review score sourced from Goodreads
5
200
4
200
3
200
2
200
1
200
Total Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change