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: James Beattie (1735-1803) Scottish poet, essayist

James Beattie (1735-1803) Scottish poet, essayist

James Beattie (1735-1803) Scottish poet, essayist and schoolmaster, holding his Essay on Truth (1770) attacking David Hume. Now best remembered for long poem The Minstrel (1771-1774). Engraving after portrait by Joshua Reynolds

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