02525cam a22003613u 4500 8161 UtSlPG 20260610133218.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Macpherson, James, 1736-1796 Fragments of Ancient Poetry Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 122 Release date is 2005-05-01 Text file produced by David Starner, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Fragments of Ancient Poetry" by James Macpherson is a collection of poems that draws on themes from ancient Scottish culture and mythology, written in the mid-18th century. This work serves as a translation of pieces Macpherson claims are remnants of Gaelic poetry, capturing the essence of early Highland society. The fragments reflect a time when oral tradition and heroic tales were integral to cultural identity and artistic expression. The content of the book reveals a world steeped in epic battles, tragic love stories, and emotive laments. Characters such as Oscian, Shilric, Vinvela, and Connal navigate themes of loss and valor against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. The narratives often revolve around the death of heroes and the mourning of loved ones, showcasing the interplay between nature and human emotions. Through the measured prose and lyrical dialogue, Macpherson not only aims to preserve the voice of ancient bards but also to evoke the haunting beauty of a landscape entwined with the deeds of its legendary figures. The overall tone of the poems evokes nostalgia and reflects the valor and tragedy of its characters, aiming to resonate with the broader themes of human experience and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literary forgeries and mystifications -- Early works to 1800 Ossian, active 3rd century -- Poetry Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland -- Poetry Bards and bardism -- Poetry Celts -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8161 50146 50146