The claims of Ossian examined and appreciated: an essay on the Scottish and Irish poems published under that name : 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. / By the Rev. Edward Davies
1825, 1st edition. Swansea : Printed for the author and sold by Longman and Co. Poor copy in the original paper-covered back board (lacks front cover). Spine and panel edges somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned, and roughly rubbed as with age with some loss and tears. Some wear and cracking around the spine. Pages loosening with scattered foxing. Previous owner's signature in ink on the title page. Item #438894
Physical description; (vi, 327, xiii), 25.5 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Macpherson, James 1736-1796 Authorship. Ossian active 3rd century In literature. Ossian active 3rd century Criticism and interpretation. Literary forgeries and mystifications History 18th century. Literary forgeries and mystifications. Celtic poetry History and criticism. Scottish Gaelic language. Scottish Gaelic poetry History and criticism.
Price: €165.00