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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.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 May 2009 23:30
大象传媒 Radio 4

Broadcasts

  • Sun 3 May 2009 16:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Sat 9 May 2009 23:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4