Dar-Thula: A Poem Of Ossian (1820)

By Thomas Travers Burke

Book Overview

Dar-Thula: A Poem of Ossian is a work of poetry written by Thomas Travers Burke and published in 1820. The poem is based on the legends and stories of the ancient Celtic hero Ossian, who is said to have lived in Scotland in the third century AD. The story follows the love affair between Ossian and the beautiful Dar-Thula, a princess of the rival tribe. The two lovers are forced to overcome many obstacles, including political and cultural differences, as well as the threat of war between their tribes. The poem is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and its portrayal of the heroic ideals of the Celtic people. It is also considered an important contribution to the Romantic movement in literature, which celebrated the natural world and the power of the individual spirit. Overall, Dar-Thula: A Poem of Ossian is a compelling and timeless work of poetry that continues to captivate readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164161903
• ISBN13: 9781164161905
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"