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An Enquiry Into The Authenticity Of The Poems Ascribed To Ossian

An Enquiry Into The Authenticity Of The Poems Ascribed To Ossian

William Shaw

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Nabu Press
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2011
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Literatura: historia y crítica
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9781174778483
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An Enquiry Into The Authenticity Of The Poems Ascribed To Ossian, by William Shaw, delves into the controversial origins of the Ossianic poems popularized by James Macpherson. This second edition, corrected by W. Shaw, engages directly with contemporary debates surrounding the poems’ purported ancient roots and their literary merit. Shaw’s work meticulously examines the evidence for and against the authenticity of the poems, providing critical insights into the literary and cultural landscape of 18th-century Britain. This enquiry offers a valuable perspective on the construction of national identity, the romanticization of the past, and the enduring power of literary forgery. It remains a key text for understanding the Ossian controversy and its lasting impact on Scottish literature and European Romanticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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