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_aMacpherson, James, _d1736-1796 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aFragments of Ancient Poetry |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aAugustan Reprint Society, publication number 122 | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aText file produced by David Starner, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aLiterary forgeries and mystifications -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aOssian, active 3rd century -- Poetry | ||
| 653 | _aMythology, Celtic -- Ireland -- Poetry | ||
| 653 | _aBards and bardism -- Poetry | ||
| 653 | _aCelts -- Poetry | ||
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