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The Life and Letters of James Macpherson is a biographical book written by Saunders Bailey in 1895. It provides a detailed account of the life of James Macpherson, a Scottish poet and writer who is known for his controversial work, Ossian. The book covers Macpherson's childhood, education, and literary career, including his famous quarrel with Dr. Samuel Johnson. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Macpherson's life. It begins with a brief introduction to Macpherson's family background and childhood in the Scottish Highlands. It then moves on to his education at the University of Aberdeen and his early literary works.The book then delves into Macpherson's most famous work, Ossian, and the controversy it caused. Macpherson claimed that the poems were translations of ancient Gaelic manuscripts, but many scholars and critics accused him of forgery. The book provides a detailed account of the arguments on both sides of the debate and Macpherson's defense of his work.The final chapters of the book focus on Macpherson's later life and his relationship with Dr. Samuel Johnson. Johnson was a prominent literary figure and a fierce critic of Macpherson's work. The two men had a famous quarrel, which is described in detail in the book.Overall, The Life and Letters of James Macpherson is a comprehensive biography of one of Scotland's most famous literary figures. It provides a fascinating insight into Macpherson's life, work, and the controversies that surrounded him.And A Sketch Of The Origin And Influence Of The Ossianic Poems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.