Publisher's Synopsis
This collection of poems, supposedly written by the ancient Celtic bard Ossian, became a sensation in the 18th century and influenced a number of prominent writers, including Goethe and Napoleon. Controversy surrounds their authorship and authenticity, but there is no denying the impact they had on literature and culture.
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