"Ozymandias" is a sonnet written by the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. The poem describes a ruined statue of a once-powerful king, Ozymandias, who is often identified with the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II. The statue's shattered pieces lie in a desolate landscape, symbolizing the inevitable decline of all leaders and empires. The poem conveys themes of hubris and the passage of time. Despite the king's grand ambitions and the inscription boasting of his greatness, the surrounding emptiness highlights the futility of seeking immortality through power. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that all human achievements are temporary.