The Life And Letters Of James Macpherson: Containing A Particular Account Of His Famous Quarrel With Dr. Johnson (1895)

By Thomas Bailey Saunders

Book Overview

The Life and Letters of James Macpherson is a historical book written by Saunders Bailey in 1895. The book provides a detailed account of the life and works of James Macpherson, a Scottish writer and poet who gained fame for his translation of the Ossianic poems. The book contains a collection of Macpherson's letters, which give insight into his personal life and literary career.The book also focuses on Macpherson's famous quarrel with Dr. Samuel Johnson, a prominent literary figure of the time. The two had a heated debate over the authenticity of the Ossianic poems, with Johnson accusing Macpherson of fabricating them. The book delves into this controversy and provides a detailed analysis of the arguments put forward by both sides.In addition to this, the book also covers Macpherson's other literary works, including his translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and his own poems such as The Highlander and The Songs of Selma. The book also explores Macpherson's political career, including his appointment as secretary to the governor of Pensacola, Florida.Overall, The Life and Letters of James Macpherson is a comprehensive biography of a significant literary figure of the 18th century, providing readers with a detailed insight into his life, works, and controversies.And A Sketch Of The Origin And Influence Of The Ossianic Poems.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: 1164032631
• ISBN13: 9781164032632
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"