About the book
The most essential of the immortal poems and songs of Scotland's beloved national bard are collected in this volume. With the publication of his first book of poems in 1786, Robert Burns—the twenty-seven-year-old son of a farmer—became a national celebrity, hailed as the \"Ploughman Poet.\" When he died ten years later, ten thousand people came to pay their respects at his funeral, and in the two centuries since then he has inspired a cultlike following among Scots and poetry lovers around the world.A pioneer of the Romantic movement, Burns wrote in a light Scots dialect with brio, emotional directness, and wit, drawing on classical and English literary traditions as well as Scottish folklore—and leaving a timeless legacy. All of his most famous lyrics and poems are here, from \"A Red, Red Rose,\" \"To a Mouse,\" and \"To a Louse\" to Tam o'Shanter, \"Holy Willie's Prayer,\" and \"Auld Lang Syne.\"
Editions of Burns: Poems
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307266163
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307823571
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The most essential of the immortal poems and songs of Scotland's beloved national bard are collected in this volume. With the publication of his first book of poems in 1786, Robert Burns—the twenty-seven-year-old son of a farmer—became a national celebrity, hailed as the \"Ploughman Poet.\" When he died ten years later, ten thousand people came to pay their respects at his funeral, and in the two centuries since then he has inspired a cultlike following among Scots and poetry lovers around the world.A pioneer of the Romantic movement, Burns wrote in a light Scots dialect with brio, emotional directness, and wit, drawing on classical and English literary traditions as well as Scottish folklore—and leaving a timeless legacy. All of his most famous lyrics and poems are here, from \"A Red, Red Rose,\" \"To a Mouse,\" and \"To a Louse\" to Tam o'Shanter, \"Holy Willie's Prayer,\" and \"Auld Lang Syne.\"
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What is Burns: Poems about?
The most essential of the immortal poems and songs of Scotland's beloved national bard are collected in this volume. With the publication of his first book of poems in 1786, Robert Burns—the twenty-seven-year-old son of a farmer—became a national celebrity, hailed as the \"Ploughman Poet.\" When he died ten years later, ten thousand people came to pay their respects at his funeral, and in the two centuries since then he has inspired a cultlike following among Scots and poetry lovers around the world.A pioneer of the Romantic movement, Burns wrote in a light Scots dialect with brio, emotional directness, and wit, drawing on classical and English literary traditions as well as Scottish folklore—and leaving a timeless legacy. All of his most famous lyrics and poems are here, from \"A Red, Red Rose,\" \"To a Mouse,\" and \"To a Louse\" to Tam o'Shanter, \"Holy Willie's Prayer,\" and \"Auld Lang Syne.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Burns: Poems?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Burns: Poems?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307266163
Is Burns: Poems part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Burns: Poems?
Gerard Carruthers, Robert Burns
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Burns: Poems is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307266163) and ebook(ISBN 9780307823571)
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