The Real Robert Burns by James L. Hughes
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"The Real Robert Burns" by James L. Hughes is a biographical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work seeks to reframe the life and contributions of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, focusing on his sincere moral character, his educational background, and his role as a progressive thinker and religious reformer. The narrative emphasizes Burns as a profound interpreter of human ideals such as democracy, brotherhood, and love, arguing against
historical narratives that have portrayed him as weak or disloyal. The opening of the book starts with a foreword outlining the author’s intentions to present a just portrayal of Robert Burns, arguing against the negative judgments of previous biographers. Hughes contends that much of Burns's weakness had been exaggerated and that his strengths as a religious thinker, democratic advocate, and a lover of humanity should be highlighted. The text discusses the principles of biography, advocating for an emphasis on the goodness and achievements of great figures rather than their flaws. It positions Burns not only as a poet of love but also as a vital voice for divine ideals and human rights, setting a framework for an enlightening exploration of his life in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hughes, James L. (James Laughlin), 1846-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Real Robert Burns |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35299 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 234 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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