User:Mairis/Poems of Ossian
☞ Sources
| Project | Source | TIA | Alt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume I | National Library of Scotland | TIA | TIA |
| Volume II | National Library of Scotland | TIA | TIA |
| Volume III | National Library of Scotland | TIA | TIA |
☞ About
| Role | Name | Dates | Project Gutenberg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Macpherson ("Ossian") | 1736–1796 | PG |
| Translator | Robert MacFarlan | 1734–1804 | n/a |
| Contributor | John Sinclair | 1754–1835 | n/a |
| Contributor | John M'Arthur | 1755–1840 | n/a |
| Contributor | Melchiorre Cesarotti | 1730–1808 | n/a |
Full title: The Poems of Ossian in the Original Gaelic, with a Literal Translation into Latin
In 1760, James Macpherson claimed to have discovered ancient Gaelic poetry while travelling around the Scottish Highlands, and proceeded to publish his findings over the next several years. He claimed the composer was Ossian, a 3rd-century bard and son of the Irish mythological figure Fionn mac Cumhaill. The poems were incredibly popular throughout Europe and were translated into multiple languages, but academics were divided on the work's authenticity. It is now believed the poems were written by Macpherson himself, inspired by traditional Gaelic poetry he had collected.
☞ Book Structure
Volume I
- Introductory material in English (about half the volume)
- Gaelic and Latin text on alternating pages
- Notes in English
Volume II
- Gaelic and Latin text on alternating pages
- Notes in English
Volume III
- Gaelic and Latin text on alternating pages
- Notes in English
- Additional material in English (about half the volume)
☞ Proofing
Difficulty: Average
Please follow the usual proofreading guidelines.
Use of Word Check is recommended in P1, and required in P2 & P3.
Refer to the Scottish Gaelic page and Latin category for guidance with proofing these languages.
☞ Formatting
Difficulty: Average
Please follow the usual formatting guidelines.
☞ Post-Processing
Please submit this project for Smooth Reading.
- A Scottish Gaelic Aspell dictionary is available
- Replacement pages: vol. 1 letter; vol. 3 map
- The alt editions in the sources table above have nicer covers, the back cover and end papers in particular may be useful
If you would like to volunteer to PP this book before it reaches the pool, please send me a PM.