Ossian

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Ossian is a legendary figure in Scottish literature, attributed to a collection of epic poems that were published in the 18th century by the Scottish poet James Macpherson. The poems, which describe the heroic exploits of the character Ossian, are steeped in themes of nostalgia and the beauty of nature. Macpherson claimed that these works were translations from ancient Gaelic texts, invoking a sense of cultural heritage and romanticism that captured the imagination of his contemporaries. The publication of these poems sparked a significant literary movement, influencing not only Scottish literature but also the broader Romantic movement across Europe.