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Fragments of Ancient Poetry

Fragments of Ancient Poetry

MacPherson, James

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161432167
ISBN13: 9781161432169
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Fragments of Ancient Poetry is a collection of poems translated and compiled by James MacPherson. The book features a selection of poems from ancient Gaelic and Norse literature, including the famous Ossianic poems. MacPherson's translations were highly influential in the Romantic era, inspiring writers such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The poems in Fragments of Ancient Poetry are characterized by their vivid descriptions of nature, heroic themes, and melancholic tone. The book also includes an introduction by MacPherson, in which he discusses the importance of preserving ancient literature and his methods of translation. Overall, Fragments of Ancient Poetry is a fascinating glimpse into the rich literary traditions of ancient Scotland and Scandinavia.Son of the noble Fingal, Oscian, Prince of men! what tears run down the cheeks of age? what shades thy mighty soul?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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