Fingal: An Ancient Epic Poem in Six Books Together With Several Other Poems Composed by Ossian, the Son of Fingal (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780766178793)

Fingal is an epic poem composed by Ossian, the son of Fingal, and is presented in six books. This book also includes several other poems written by Ossian. James Macpherson is the author of this work, which is considered a significant contribution to Scottish literature. The poem is set in ancient times and tells the story of Fingal, a legendary hero who leads his people in battles against rival clans. The work is notable for its vivid descriptions of landscapes, battles, and characters, as well as its use of traditional Scottish language and mythology. This edition of Fingal includes annotations and notes by the author, providing additional context and historical information for readers. Overall, Fingal is a masterpiece of epic poetry that captures the spirit of ancient Scotland and the heroic deeds of its legendary figures.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.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.

Author: James MacPherson
ISBN-10: 076617879X
ISBN-13: 9780766178793
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2003
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 11.08h x 8.30w x 0.69d