Tales Of Ossian (1822)

Tales of Ossian is a collection of epic poems and tales written by Scottish poet James MacPherson in 1760. The poems are based on the legendary Irish hero Ossian, son of the warrior Fingal, and his adventures in ancient Scotland and Ireland. The book was published in 1822, and includes the famous poem ""Fingal"" as well as other works such as ""Temora"" and ""The Battle of Lora"". MacPherson claimed that the poems were based on ancient Gaelic manuscripts, but their authenticity has been widely debated. Regardless of their origins, the poems have had a significant impact on Scottish and Irish literature, and continue to be read and enjoyed today. This edition of Tales of Ossian includes an introduction by the author, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context 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.