This volume collects the works of ancient Scottish bard Ossian, as compiled and translated by eighteenth-century writer James MacPherson. The poems evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, filled with epic adventures, heroism, and tragedy. Assembled with dissertations exploring the context and literary significance of Ossian's poetry, this book provides a window into the rich cultural heritage of Scotland.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.