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The Claims Of Ossian Examined And Appreciated: An Essay On The Scottish And Irish Poems Published Under That Name (1825)

The Claims Of Ossian Examined And Appreciated: An Essay On The Scottish And Irish Poems Published Under That Name (1825)

Davies, Edward

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Poetry CriticismGeneral PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 143656333X
ISBN13: 9781436563338
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.49
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Claims of Ossian Examined and Appreciated is an essay written by Edward Davies in 1825. The book is centered around the Scottish and Irish poems published under the name Ossian. Davies examines the authenticity of the poems, which were believed to be written by a third-century Gaelic bard named Ossian. Davies analyzes the language, style, and content of the poems to determine whether they were actually written by Ossian or if they were a fabrication. He also delves into the history of the poems, including their publication and reception by the public. The book is a scholarly work that provides a thorough examination of the Ossianic poems. It is an important contribution to the study of Gaelic literature and the history of Scottish and Irish culture. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers.In Which The Question Of Their Genuineness And Historical Credit Is Freely Discussed: Together With Some Curious Particulars Relative To The Structure And State Of Poetry In The Celtic Dialects Of Scotland And Ireland.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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