MacPherson, James, 1736-1796 ('Ossian MacPherson' | writer)
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Article: 'The Gaelic text of Ossian'. By Donald Mackinnon, Late 19th or early 20th century
In this handwritten draft of an article, Mackinnon discusses the 'Works of Ossian', published originally in 1765.
Article: 'The Ossianic Controversy'. By Donald Mackinnon, Late 19th or early 20th century
In this article, Mackinnon discusses whether Ossian is a valuable component of Gaelic and Scottish literature, and whether MacPherson deserves the praise or disdain often afforded him. This article will provide interesting insights on Victorian perspectives.
James Macpherson, Esq., 1775
James Macpherson, Esq.. Line engraving. 1775. Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792, Artist; Sherwin, J. K. (John Keyse), 1751-1790, Engraver.
Note: Pencil annotation on album page: 'Born at Kingussie'.
Letter signed by Hugh Blair, March 1763, referring to Macpherson
Notebook No.155, January 1848- May 1848
Notes on Gaelic scholars, Late 19th or early 20th century
Probably a script for a lecture on Celtic scholars, some of which are listed in the agents section of this record. There may be other scholars in the document who have not been added to the record.
'Ossian: Macpherson's', Late 19th or early 20th century
This notebook contains an essay or description or account of the characters, Ossian and Fionn, especially through Macpherson's portraits, and with some comparison to the folkloric tradition in both Ireland and Scotland.
'Ossian: The three Feinns', Late 19th or early 20th century
An essay on Fionn's band of warriors, the Feinn, mentioned in Macpherson's Ossianic tales.
Story entitled' 'Lamertine and Ossian', 10 January 1865
Story entitled' 'Lamertine and Ossian' collected from 'the kind hearted' Father [James] Mac Grigor RCP [Roman Catholic Priest], Ardchaoinnich [Àird Choinnich/Ardkenneth, Uibhist a Deas/South Uist] in which Lamertine [Alphonse de Lamartine], when asked if he thought the poems of Ossian published by James MacPherson were forgeries or not, replied that 'MacPherson was as capable of the poems of Ossian as he was of forging the hills and dales of the Scottish Highlands.'
'The Gaelic Text of Macpherson's 'Ossian'', 1906
The script or notes for a lecture on the Gaelic text of Macpherson's 'Ossian'
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