Publisher's Synopsis
""The Claims of Ossian Examined and Appreciated: An Essay on the Scottish and Irish Poems Published Under That Name"" is a book written by Edward Davies and published in 1825. The book is an analysis of the poems attributed to the legendary Scottish and Irish bard, Ossian. Davies examines the authenticity of the poems and the controversy surrounding their authorship. He explores the historical context in which the poems were written and the influence of Celtic mythology on their themes and imagery. The author also discusses the reception of the poems in the literary world and their impact on the Romantic movement. He provides a critical evaluation of the poems, analyzing their structure, language, and literary devices. Overall, ""The Claims of Ossian Examined and Appreciated"" is an important work in the history of Scottish and Irish literature, providing a comprehensive analysis of the Ossianic poems and their cultural significance.In Which The Question Of Their Genuineness And Historical Credit Is Freely Discussed: Together With Some Curious Particulars Relative To The Structure And State Of Poetry In The Celtic Dialects Of Scotland And Ireland.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.
