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Ossian And The Ossianic Literature (1910)

Ossian And The Ossianic Literature (1910)

Nutt, Alfred

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismFrench History

ISBN10: 1164000047
ISBN13: 9781164000044
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ossian and the Ossianic Literature is a book written by Alfred Nutt and published in 1910. It is a comprehensive study of the Ossianic literature, which is a collection of Scottish Gaelic poems and ballads that were preserved orally for centuries before being written down in the 18th century. The book explores the origins, history, and literary significance of the Ossianic literature, which was attributed to the legendary bard Ossian. Nutt examines the various versions of the poems and ballads, their themes, and their influence on literature and culture. He also discusses the controversy surrounding the authenticity of the Ossianic literature, which was challenged by scholars who claimed that it was a forgery created by James Macpherson, the Scottish poet who first published the poems in the 1760s. Overall, Ossian and the Ossianic Literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Scotland, Gaelic literature, and the development of Romanticism.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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