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Robert Burns
A superb collection from Scotland’s finest lyrical poet
Series: The Great Poets
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'A woman can make an average man great, and a great man average' Robert Burns
The very best from Scotland's finest lyrical poet.
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Oh would some power the gift give us, to see ourselves as others see us! Robert Burns
Robert Burns, poet and lyricist, also known as Rabbie Burns, is widely regarded as the National Poet of Scotland. Much of his work has become part of everyday modern language:
The best laid schemes o' mice and men...
To see her is to love her...
Often credited with writing the lyrics for "Auld Lang Syne," he almost single-handedly inspired the movement that preserved Scottish music and lyrics, which had been handed down the generations vocally for centuries, thereby maintaining Scots culture and language.
A cultural icon and pioneer of the Romantic movement, Burns was chosen as the greatest Scot in a 2009 poll. This collection includes some of his best-loved, most beautiful work.
Now's the day, now's the hour Robert Burns
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781474625692
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 192.0mm
Height: 126.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Robert Burns (1759-1796) was chosen as the greatest Scot in a 2009 TV vote. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and credited with writing the words for Auld Lang Syne. In fact, he was responsible for collecting many songs and lyrics handed down through the centuries, thus preserving Scottish language and culture. He continues to be a cultural icon and inspiration to artists in all creative fields.
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