ISBN: 9780243032402 - lectures and miscellanies (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating work explores the phenomenon of literary imposture through detailed accounts of three major frauds in the 18th century: the Ossianic poems of James Macpherson, the Rowley poems of Thomas Chatterton, and the Vella forgery concerning Sicilian history. The author skillfully analyzes the historical context and internal evidence exposing these fabrications, revealing the vulnerabilities to falsehood that existed in their time. The book goes beyond mere exposure, examining the motivations and methods of the impostors, and highlighting the critical importance of skepticism, research, and independent judgment in our quest for truth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…