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    James Macpherson is celebrated as the "translator" of the Ossian cycle, a collection of epic poems that captivated European readers. He presented these works as ancient Gaelic verses, most notably an epic concerning the hero Fingal. These poems achieved significant international acclaim, hailed as a Celtic counterpart to classical masters like Homer. Macpherson's renderings profoundly influenced numerous writers, including Walter Scott, and left a lasting mark on literary movements across Germany, Hungary, and France.

    Básně Ossianovy
    Ossians Werke
    The Poems of Ossian. Translated by James Macpherson. To Which are Prefixed a Preliminary Discourse and Dissertation on the Aera and Poems of Ossian
    The Poems of Ossian

    • The Poems of Ossian

      • 324 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The Poems of Ossian - Volume 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1797. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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    • The Poems of Ossian. Translated by James Macpherson. To Which are Prefixed a Preliminary Discourse and Dissertation on the Aera and Poems of Ossian

      • 526 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Culturally significant, this work preserves the integrity of the original artifact, featuring authentic copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital component of the knowledge base of civilization, reflecting historical context and scholarly importance. The reproduction aims to stay true to the original, providing readers with a glimpse into the past through its preserved markings and notations.

      The Poems of Ossian. Translated by James Macpherson. To Which are Prefixed a Preliminary Discourse and Dissertation on the Aera and Poems of Ossian