Fragments of Ancient Poetry

James Macpherson

Editorial: DigiCat

Sinopsis

James Macpherson's 'Fragments of Ancient Poetry' represents a seminal work in the neoclassical and pre-Romantic movements of the 18th century. This collection of poems, presented under the guise of translations from the ancient Gaelic bard Ossian, evokes the grandeur and melancholy of a supposedly lost Celtic past. Its literary style, characterized by an evocative and emotive language, echoes the oral traditions and bardic poetics, which were said to influence Macpherson. These 'translations' also reflect the period's burgeoning interest in national identity and the antiquarian pursuit of a historical ethos, situating the work within a wider context of literary and historical debate concerning the authenticity and value of folk traditions.
In examining the author, James Macpherson was a figure both celebrated and controversial. His claim to have based these works on ancient Scottish Gaelic sources led to acrimonious disputes over their authenticity. Nonetheless, Macpherson's talent in capturing the spirit of the cultural renaissance of his time and his role in igniting an interest in Celtic literature and cultural history cannot be overstated. His apparent reconstruction of the epic tales of a Gaelic hero influenced both the style and thematic concerns of subsequent generations of poets and writers.
'Recommandant this collection unreservedly, 'Fragments of Ancient Poetry' deserves a place on the shelves of those intrigued by literary history, the origins of Romanticism, and the invention of tradition. Readers will not only immerse themselves in the poetic beauty of Macpherson's prose but will also engage with the captivating discourse of authenticity and literary nationalism that surrounds these texts. This DigiCat publishing edition honors the legacy of a work that is as historically significant as it is aesthetically rich, offering an invaluable glimpse into the cultural imagination of the 18th century.

Disponible desde: 16/09/2022.

Longitud de impresión: 29 páginas.

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