Ossian

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20090503

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.

The story of James MacPherson's 'discovery' of the ancient poems of Ossian in the 1760s.

20090503

20090509 (R4)

The story of James MacPherson's 'discovery' of the ancient poems of Ossian in the 1760s.

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First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
20090503		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. The story of James MacPherson's 'discovery' of the ancient poems of Ossian in the 1760s.
20090503	20090509 (R4)	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. The story of James MacPherson's 'discovery' of the ancient poems of Ossian in the 1760s.