
Important in the history of the Scottish Enlightenment and 18th-century literature and thought, James Beattie (1735-1803) was a figure of high reputation and influence in a variety of fields, including philosophy, poetry, belles-lettres, education, language and religion. He varied...

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Essays on Poetry and Music, as They Affect the Mind: On Laughter and Ludicrous Composition, on the Usefulness of Classical Learning is a book written by James Beattie and published in 1779. The book is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between poetry, music,...


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or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...


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Essays on Poetry and Music, as They Affect the Mind: On Laughter and Ludicrous Composition, On the Usefulness of Classical Learning is a collection of essays written by James Beattie and published in 1779. The book is divided into three parts, each dealing with a different topic...

