Temora an Ancient Epic Poem

By James MacPherson and Ossian

Book Overview

Temora is an epic poem written by the Scottish poet James Macpherson under the pseudonym Ossian. The poem is set in ancient Ireland and tells the story of the warrior Fingal and his son Ossian as they battle against the invading army of the King of Scandinavia. The poem is divided into eight books and features vivid descriptions of battles, landscapes, and supernatural beings. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor. Temora is considered one of Macpherson's most significant works and played a significant role in the romanticization of Celtic culture during the 18th and 19th centuries. The poem is written in a style that imitates the oral tradition of Gaelic poetry and is known for its use of repetition and alliteration.1763. The volume contains Temora, an Ancient Epic Poem in eight books, together with several other poems, composed by Ossian, the Son of Fingal. The other poems include: Cathlin of Clutha; Sulmalla of Lumon; Cath-Loda; Oina-Morul; Colna-Dona; and a Specimen of the original of Temora, book seventh. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162742038
• ISBN13: 9781162742038
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"