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Article: 'The Gaelic text of Ossian'. By Donald Mackinnon, Late 19th or early 20th century

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Identifier: Coll-98/3/1/31

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In this handwritten draft of an article, Mackinnon discusses the 'Works of Ossian', published originally in 1765.

Dates: Late 19th or early 20th century

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Article: 'The Ossianic Controversy'. By Donald Mackinnon, Late 19th or early 20th century

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Identifier: Coll-98/3/1/34

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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.

Dates: Late 19th or early 20th century

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on Gaelic scholars, Late 19th or early 20th century

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Identifier: Coll-98/1/1/37

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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.

Dates: Late 19th or early 20th century

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

'Ossian: Macpherson's', Late 19th or early 20th century

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Identifier: Coll-98/3/1/15

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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.

Dates: Late 19th or early 20th century

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections