The Poems of Ossian is a collection of epic poems that date back to the 3rd century. This edition contains the poetical works of J. Macpherson, with notes and illustrations by M. Laing. The poems are known for their heroic characters, beautiful descriptions of nature, and romantic themes. It is an essential read for lovers of Scottish literature and mythology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.