Enlightenment and romance in James Macpherson's The poems …
myth, genre and cultural change
Dafydd Moore
187 pages | ~5 hrs
Enlightenment and romance in James Macpherson's The poems of Ossian
myth, genre and cultural change
By Dafydd Moore
This scholarly exploration delves into the fascinating intersection of Enlightenment thinking and romantic sensibility through James Macpherson's influential work, The Poems of Ossian. Rather than getting caught up in long-standing debates about the authenticity of these ancient Celtic tales, author Dafydd Moore takes a fresh approach that reveals deeper truths about human nature and social connection.
Moore demonstrates how Macpherson's Ossian functions as genuine romance literature, examining both its creative construction and the profound emotional sensitivity it portrays. The study illuminates how these poems engage with eighteenth-century ideas about sympathy and society, exploring both the possibilities and constraints of human understanding during this pivotal period.
For readers interested in spiritual and personal development, this work offers valuable insights into how ancient wisdom traditions can speak to modern concerns about empathy, community, and emotional intelligence. By examining Celtic mythology through the lens of Enlightenment thought, the book reveals timeless patterns in how we seek meaning and connection across cultures and centuries.
Drawing from Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and English literary traditions, this analysis shows how mythological narratives continue to shape our understanding of human relationships and social transformation. Moore's approach invites readers to consider how ancient stories can inform contemporary spiritual seeking and personal growth.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Mythology, Celtic, in literature
- ✓ Explore Ossian, active 3rd century
- ✓ Explore Macpherson, james, 1736-1796
- ✓ Explore Changement social dans la littérature
- ✓ Explore English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- ✓ Explore Pr3544.m64 2003
- ✓ Explore Sublime, The, in literature
- ✓ Explore Faux et supercheries littéraires
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Details
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Ashgate, Routledge
- ISBN-10
- 0754609731
- Pages
- 187
- Language
- EN
