The Minstrel (1858)

The Minstrel is a narrative poem written by James Beattie in 1771 and published in 1858. The poem is divided into two parts and tells the story of a young poet named Edwin who embarks on a journey to find truth and meaning in life. Throughout his journey, Edwin encounters various characters who offer different perspectives on life and the world, including a hermit, a shepherd, and a philosopher. Along the way, Edwin experiences both joy and sorrow, and ultimately finds solace in his art and his faith. The Minstrel is considered a significant work of the Romantic era, and is praised for its lyrical language and exploration of themes such as nature, beauty, and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.