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Professor Heeren sbiograpliical and general literary abilites. Stinted rnb-a-dub style of thinking and writing :R hetorical flourishes :T ruthfulness and trustworthiness, (p. 5). Some account of Heyne searly years, given in his own words. Honesty, industry and almost destitution of his parents. Petty tyranny and rapacity: A juvenile would-be Brutus. Early schooling: hardships and helps :A quick scholar. His account of his boyhood rather barren and intolerant. Extraordinary school proficiency. A small degree of self-confidence awakened in him :G eneral discontent: Becomes a private tutor. (7). At Leipzig University :ill-clothed, destitute of books, with five shillings in his purse :H epicked up what scraps of learning he could lay hold of: Ernesti the only teacher from whom he derived any benefit. Heyne sbest teacher, himself :W ithout any clear aim, he set his heart on attaining knowledge, and no promise or threat could turn him back. Occasionally gets employment in giving private lessons: Chooses the profession of law. Some Latin verses attract the notice of Count Briihl. Ministerial smiles and empty promises. A gain helps himself by private teaching :A hard bed :B oiled pease-cods not unfrequently his only meal: A poor appointment. (15). His edition of Tibullus. His day of difficulty far from past. Some consequences of the Seven-Y ears War: Literarj struggles. Accepts a tutorship in the family of Herrvon Sch( nberg. Theresa Weiss: Her earnest intelligence, and good heartedness: Friendship ripening into passion :M utual confidence. Bombardment of Dresden :F light, and helpless destitution. Theresa sextreme illness: She renounces the Catholic, and publicly embraces the Frotesant Faith :M arriage :a bold step, but aright one. Domestic difficulties and hardships :T heresas prompt courage. (20). Dawning of better days: Appointed Professor of Eloquence at Gottin
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