A Dissertation On The Authenticity Of Poems Of Ossian (1806)

John Sinclair

ISBN 10: 143745268X / ISBN 13: 9781437452686

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A Dissertation On The Authenticity Of Poems Of Ossian (1806) is a scholarly work written by John Sinclair. The book explores the authenticity of the poems of Ossian, a legendary Scottish bard. The author examines the historical evidence and literary style of the poems to determine whether they were truly written by Ossian or were the work of James Macpherson, a Scottish poet who claimed to have translated them from ancient Gaelic manuscripts. Sinclair argues that the poems are likely the work of Macpherson, and he provides detailed analysis to support his thesis. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Scottish literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the debate surrounding the authenticity 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dissertation On The Authenticity Of Poems Of Ossian (1806)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 143745268X
• ISBN 13: 9781437452686
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 13D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 354 grams

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A Dissertation On The Authenticity Of Poems Of Ossian (1806) is a scholarly work written by John Sinclair. The book explores the authenticity of the poems of Ossian, a legendary Scottish bard. The author examines the historical evidence and literary style of the poems to determine whether they were truly written by Ossian or were the work of James Macpherson, a Scottish poet who claimed to have translated them from ancient Gaelic manuscripts. Sinclair argues that the poems are likely the work of Macpherson, and he provides detailed analysis to support his thesis. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Scottish literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the debate surrounding the authenticity 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.