Publisher's Synopsis
""Essay On The Authenticity Of The Poems Of Ossian"" is a book written by Patrick Graham in 1807. The book focuses on the authenticity of the poems of Ossian, a collection of epic poems that were supposedly written by the Scottish poet James Macpherson in the 18th century. The book particularly considers and refutes the objections of Malcolm Laing, a Scottish historian and critic who had challenged the authenticity of the poems. Graham argues that the poems are indeed authentic and that they are a valuable contribution to Scottish literature. The book provides a detailed analysis of the poems and their historical context, as well as a rebuttal of the arguments put forth by Laing. Overall, ""Essay On The Authenticity Of The Poems Of Ossian"" is an important work in the debate over the authenticity of the Ossianic poems and a significant contribution to the study of Scottish literature.To Which Is Added An Essay On The Mythology Of Ossian�������s 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.
