by James Macpherson (pretending to translate "Ossian") (1736 - 1796), as Ossian
Who comes so dark Matches base text
Language: English
Who comes so dark from ocean's roar Like autumn's shadowy cloud? Death is trembling in his hand, His eyes are flames of fire! Son of the cloudy night, retire! Call thy winds and fly to thy cave. But let us sit by the mossy fount, Let us hear the mournful voice of the breeze, When it sighs on the grass of the cave.
Composition:
- Set to music by John Wall Callcott (1766 - 1821), "Who comes so dark"
Text Authorship:
- by James Macpherson (pretending to translate "Ossian") (1736 - 1796), as Ossian
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Researcher for this page: Johann Winkler
This text was added to the website: 2020-04-13
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Word count: 63