The Works Of Ossian, The Son Of Fingal V1: Containing Fingal, An Ancient Epic Poem, In Six Books, And Several Other Poems

By Ossian

Book Overview

The Works of Ossian, the Son of Fingal Volume 1 is a collection of poems by the Scottish poet James Macpherson, published in 1765. The book contains the epic poem Fingal, which is divided into six books, as well as several other poems. The poems are presented as translations of ancient Gaelic works by the legendary bard Ossian. The book was widely popular in its time, and is credited with helping to spark a renewed interest in Celtic culture and literature. However, the authenticity of Macpherson's translations has been questioned, and some scholars argue that he may have invented many of the poems himself. Despite this controversy, The Works of Ossian remain an important cultural artifact and a significant contribution to the Romantic movement in literature.In Two Volumes.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: 1165807548
• ISBN13: 9781165807543
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"