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Ossian
Kenneth Steven tells the story of one of the greatest hoaxes in the history of poetry and literature, James MacPherson's 'discovery' of the ancient poems of Ossian in the 1760s.
Kenneth Steven tells the story of one of the greatest hoaxes in the history of poetry and literature. James MacPherson's apparent 'discovery' of the ancient poems of Ossian in the 1760s transformed the image and acceptance of Highland Scottish life throughout the world and helped to inspire the Romantic movement, but very quickly doubts were voiced about the authenticity of the poems.
Last on
Sat 9 May 200923:30
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Sun 3 May 200916:30BBC Radio 4
- Sat 9 May 200923:30BBC Radio 4
