January 15, 2006

The Frank W. Tober Collection on Literary Forgery covers many classic forgeries - the works of Ossian, Chatterton's Rowley poems, William Henry Ireland's bogus Shakespeare, as well as others I had never heard of. In the latter category is Psalmanazar the 'Native of Formosa', who even ran up his own Formosan alphabet.

posted by Plegmund 18 years ago

"'Forging'" a collection!" Heehee. I love cheesy puns.
posted 18 years ago by The Underpants Monster
Been meaning for years to learn more about Chatterton's work. Such a strange life. Thanks, Plegmund!
posted 18 years ago by beeswacky
That Psalmanazar guy reminds me of Princess Caraboo.
posted 18 years ago by The Underpants Monster
If 'tis to be between Chatterton and MacPherson, I will take MacPherson every time. Rowley Powley Gammon and Spinach!
posted 18 years ago by beeswacky
Enjoyed this very much, thanks plegmund.
posted 18 years ago by Abiezer_Coppe

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