Publisher's Synopsis
Tales of Ossian is a collection of epic poems written by Scottish poet James MacPherson in 1760. The book, first published in 1822, contains stories and legends from ancient Gaelic mythology that were passed down orally through generations. The poems tell the story of Ossian, a legendary warrior and bard who lived in the third century AD. The tales are set in the Scottish Highlands and include battles, love stories, and supernatural encounters with spirits and gods. MacPherson's work was controversial at the time of its publication, with some critics questioning the authenticity of the poems and accusing MacPherson of inventing them. Nevertheless, Tales of Ossian became immensely popular and had a significant influence on the Romantic movement in literature. This edition of the book includes a preface by MacPherson, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the context and history of the poems.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.
