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  1. The Poems of Ossian
    The Poems of Ossian
  2. Poetry and Contemporary Culture: The Question of Value
    Poetry and Contemporary Culture: The Question of Value
  3. The Collected Poems and Songs of George Campbell Hay: (Deorsa Mac Iain Dheorsa)
    The Collected Poems and Songs of George Campbell Hay: (Deorsa Mac Iain Dheorsa)
  4. True Confessions and New Cliches (Poetry S.)
    True Confessions and New Cliches (Poetry S.)
  5. Dreaming Frankenstein and Collected Poems (Poetry S.)
    Dreaming Frankenstein and Collected Poems (Poetry S.)
  6. Tuil, An - The Flood: Anthology of 20th-century Scottish Gaelic Verse
    Tuil, An - The Flood: Anthology of 20th-century Scottish Gaelic Verse
  7. Waistband and Other Poems
    Waistband and Other Poems
  8. Late Night Radio: Selected Poems
    Late Night Radio: Selected Poems
  9. " Dreaming Frankenstein and Other Poems
    " Dreaming Frankenstein and Other Poems
  10. Dream State: New Scottish Poets
    Dream State: New Scottish Poets
  11. On the Underground: Air A' Charbad Fo Thalamh
    On the Underground: Air A' Charbad Fo Thalamh
  12. Atoms of Delight: An Anthology of Scottish Haiku (Pocketbooks)
    Atoms of Delight: An Anthology of Scottish Haiku (Pocketbooks)
  13. Love for Love: An Anthology of Scottish Poets in Love (Pocketbooks)
    Love for Love: An Anthology of Scottish Poets in Love (Pocketbooks)
  14. Wild Life (Pocketbooks)
    Wild Life (Pocketbooks)
  15. The Order of Things (Pocketbooks)
    The Order of Things (Pocketbooks)
  16. Today Tomorrow: The Collected Poems of George Bruce, 1933-2000
    Today Tomorrow: The Collected Poems of George Bruce, 1933-2000
  17. Classic Poetry: A Practical Guide for Key Stage 3 (Thornes Classics S.)
    Classic Poetry: A Practical Guide for Key Stage 3 (Thornes Classics S.)
  18. The Prophet
    The Prophet
  19. Can I Come Down Now Dad?
    Can I Come Down Now Dad?
  20. Third Treasury of Kahlil Gibran
    Third Treasury of Kahlil Gibran
  21. Flotsam and Jetsam
    Flotsam and Jetsam
  22. F.W.Harvey: Soldier, Poet
    F.W.Harvey: Soldier, Poet
  23. The Ring of Words: Poems from the "Daily Telegraph" Arvon Foundation International Poetry Competition
    The Ring of Words: Poems from the "Daily Telegraph" Arvon Foundation International Poetry Competition
  24. Shadows of War: British Women's Poetry of the Second World War
    Shadows of War: British Women's Poetry of the Second World War
  25. Adlestrop: An Anthology
    Adlestrop: An Anthology
The Poems of Ossian and Related Works: James Macpherson (Collected Works of James Hogg)
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  • Not what it claims to be, but lovely nonetheless
  • A Classic
  • Well organized edition
 The Poems of Ossian and Related Works: James Macpherson (Collected Works of James Hogg)
Howard Gaskill
Manufacturer: Edinburgh University Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0748607072

Book Description

This is the first modern edition of all Macpherson's Ossianic poetry, including Fragments of Ancient Poetry, Fingal and Temora - as well as his accompanying prefaces and dissertations, and Hugh Blair's Critical Dissertation on the Poems of Ossian. Based on the 1765 text of the Works of Ossian, major variants from the other editions are included, together with a comprehensive register of Ossianic names.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not what it claims to be, but lovely nonetheless.......2004-09-14

Hugely popular when they were published in the 18th Century, the Poems of Ossian helped sparked the Romantic movement and its interest in folk themes and native mythology. Napoleon read this work, and Goethe referred to it in "The Sorrows of Young Werther." The poems were presented as translations from 6th-Century Scottish manuscripts discovered by MacPherson--or so he claimed. Anachronisms and deviations from other sources made the authenticity of this work suspect from the start, and many have considered the Poems of Ossian to have been composed by MacPherson himself. It might be more accurate to say that MacPherson based this work on authentic sources, interpreting freely as he went. Its tainted history shouldn't detract from enjoyment of this book; MacPherson was no mean poet and he had a real feel for the Celtic sensibility. MacPherson was neither the first author nor the last to over-hype his book; if he were alive today he probably would claim to have "channeled" Ossian.

5 out of 5 stars A Classic.......2001-08-23

One of the greatest works of the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson read this book on a daily basis and extolled its merits. Unfortunately, the work was shrowded amidst questions about its "authenticity". It is a beautiful masterpiece, in my opinion. It does at times suffer from the excesses of 18th century sentimentality, but so does Tom Jones.

5 out of 5 stars Well organized edition.......2000-07-09

In the 1760s James Macpherson wandered Scotland, collecting the Poems of Ossian, many apparently existing only verbally. The book is a classic, the poetry is incredible, and the work is almost entirely forgotten today. That's a shame. Howard Gaskill has done the world a favor by releasing a new edition of "Ossian". He does an excellent job of organizing the material, and provides detailed explanations of the various plots of the poems. A great book for those who enjoy epic poetry.
Fingal: An Ancient Epic Poem in Six Books Together with Several Other Poems Composed by Ossian, the Son of Fingal
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    		Fingal: An Ancient Epic Poem in Six Books Together with Several Other Poems Composed by Ossian, the Son of Fingal

    Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing
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    ASIN: 076617879X

    Book Description

    1762. Contents: Fingal, an Epic Poem; Comala, a Dramatic poem; War of Caros, a poem; War of Inis-Thona, a poem; Battle of Lora, a poem; Conlath and Cuthlona, a poem; Carthon, a poem; Death of Cuchullin, a poem; Darthula, a poem; Temora, an epic poem; Carric-Thura, a poem; Songs of Selma; Calthon and Colmal, a poem; Lathmon, a poem; Oithona, a poem; Croma, a poem; and Berrathon, a poem. Written in Old English text. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read.
    The Poems of Ossian
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      		The Poems of Ossian
      James MacPherson
      Manufacturer: Adamant Media Corporation
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      ASIN: 1402174594
      Release Date: 2001-04-02

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      Translated by James MacPherson. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1847 edition by Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig.
      THE POEMS OF OSSIAN (Large Print)
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        		THE POEMS OF OSSIAN (Large Print)
        JAMES MACPHERSON
        Manufacturer: ReadHowYouWant.com
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        ASIN: 1425030270
        Release Date: 2006-10-01

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        A marvelous gist of translated Scottish poems of early dark ages. A blind poet, Ossian sings life and chivalry of a warrior Fingal. A beautiful blend of romance and war, Awe-inspiring!
        THE POEMS OF OSSIAN [EasyRead Edition]
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          		THE POEMS OF OSSIAN [EasyRead Edition]
          JAMES MACPHERSON
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          ASIN: 1425004393
          Release Date: 2006-10-01

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          A marvelous gist of translated Scottish poems of early dark ages. A blind poet, Ossian sings life and chivalry of a warrior Fingal. A beautiful blend of romance and war, Awe-inspiring!
          Poems of Ossian, translated by James Macpherson, Introd George Eyre-Todd.
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            		Poems of Ossian, translated by James Macpherson, Introd George Eyre-Todd.
            James Macpherson
            Manufacturer: London: Walter Scott 1890. (Canterbury Poets)
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Hardcover
            ASIN: B000L50ZHM
            Fingal A Modern Epic Poem Based on Ossian
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              		Fingal A Modern Epic Poem Based on Ossian
              John Trumbull
              Manufacturer: S.Andrus And Sons
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              Binding: Hardcover
              ASIN: B000KBLD00
              Report of the Committee of the Highland Society of Scotland, Appointed to Inquire Into the Nature and Authenticity of the Poems of Ossian, with a Copious Appendix
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                		Report of the Committee of the Highland Society of Scotland, Appointed to Inquire Into the Nature and Authenticity of the Poems of Ossian, with a Copious Appendix
                Henry Mackenzie
                Manufacturer: Archibald Constable & Co.
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Leather Bound
                ASIN: B000NOWRXQ
                The poems of Ossian, the son of Fingal
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                  		The poems of Ossian, the son of Fingal
                  James Macpherson
                  Manufacturer: from Sidney's Press, for Evert Duyckinck and James & Thomas Ronalds, book-sellers, New-York
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                  Binding: Unknown Binding

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                  ASIN: B00069XHVO
                  Poems of Ossian
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                    		Poems of Ossian
                    Eyre-Todd, George, Translated By Ossian
                    Manufacturer: Walter Scott
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                    Binding: Hardcover
                    ASIN: B000O9WSZ2

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