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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book sets the record straight on the authorship of Ossian, the famous literary hoax of the 18th century. The author decisively demonstrates that the works attributed to Ossian, an ancient Celtic bard, were in fact written by the Scottish poet James Macpherson. Through extensive research and analysis, this book meticulously debunks Macpherson's claims and reveals the true nature of his literary fabrication. The author also traces the immense popularity of Ossian in its time, exploring the cultural factors that contributed to its widespread acceptance as genuine ancient poetry. Furthermore, the book examines the ways in which the Ossian controversy has influenced our understanding of literary authenticity and the role of imagination in shaping cultural narratives. Ultimately, this book sheds new light on a fascinating chapter in literary history, offering valuable insights into the complex relationship between truth, fiction, and the power of storytelling. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780365856900_0
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