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Penguin Classics (1986), Paperback, 272 pages
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This selection gives equal weight to the two aspects of Robert Burns's reputation, as a lyricist and as a much-loved Scottish poet. Placing works in probable order of composition, it includes lyrics to his most well known songs, such as the nostalgic Auld Lang Syne, the romantic A Red, Red Rose, and the patriotic Scots What Hae. As a poet, Burns wrote with deceptive simplicity and imaginative sympathy, and demonstrated enormous range - from comic dramatic monologues such as Holy Willie's Prayer, which mocks hypocrisy, to narratives including the celebrated Tam O' Shanter, about the ghostly visions of a drunk.
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Original publication date
1993
ISBN
0140585354 / 9780140585353
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LibraryThing member Luli81
On a trip to Scotland I couldn't help myself and bought a second hand copy of R.Burns' poems.
Written in Scottish dialect, it made the whole experience more complete, giving an expressive freshness to the Scottish Landscape.
His most famous song "Auld Lang Syne" was a joy to read, tradition and
A gem for those who have come to love Scotland, as I do.
Written in Scottish dialect, it made the whole experience more complete, giving an expressive freshness to the Scottish Landscape.
His most famous song "Auld Lang Syne" was a joy to read, tradition and
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lyricism giving insight to the rural life of the time.A gem for those who have come to love Scotland, as I do.
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Physical description
272 p.; 6.9 inches
Pages
272