"The Minstrel" is a narrative poem written by James Beattie, a Scottish poet and philosopher. The poem is often referred to as "The Minstrel; or, The Progress of Genius." It was first published in two parts in 1771 and 1774, and it is considered one of Beattie's major works. Key Features of "The Minstrel" Genre and Style: "The Minstrel" belongs to the genre of Spenserian allegory and is written in the Spenserian stanza, a nine-line verse form invented...
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