Regius Professor of English Language and Literature, School of Critical Studies/ Sgoil an Oilein Sgrùdaich, University of Glasgow/Oilthigh Ghlaschu.
Despite the scepticism of Dr Johnson, the enthusiasm for Macpherson’s Ossian inspired the romantic generation to tour the Scottish Highlands, hitherto little known to outsiders. Assessing the relationship of Macpherson’s ‘translations’ to authentic Gaelic tradition, this lecture offers an overview of the romantic Ossian tour, with a focus on British and European travellers Faujais St Fond, John Leyden, and Sarah Murray, considering their links to topography, natural history and local history. Click below to find out more about:
The Arthur and Jean Humphreys Lecture
Seats at the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery (New Walk) are restricted in order to maintain social distancing. It is also possible to attend the lecture by Zoom.
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