The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and…
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"The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence" by Robert Burns is a comprehensive collection of poetry, songs, and letters written in the late 18th century. This anthology showcases the works of Scotland's renowned bard, including his poignant reflections on love, nature, and social issues, delivered through a rich tapestry of lyrical and narrative styles. The book is critically edited and introduced by Allan Cunningham, enhancing the understanding
of Burns's literary significance and cultural context. The beginning of this compilation provides insights into Burns's life and works, detailing his modest upbringing and the influential experiences that shaped his poetic voice. The text highlights key moments, such as his family's struggles as farmers and the rich oral traditions that informed his early writings. As he transitioned into his role as a poet, Burns drew inspiration from both the beauty and harshness of rural life, crafting songs and poems that resonate with deep emotional and social themes, while being firmly rooted in the Scottish cultural landscape. This introductory section sets the stage for an extensive exploration of Burns's literary contributions, reflecting both his individual experiences and the collective voice of his nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 |
|---|---|
| Author | Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842 |
| Title |
The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Songs, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts |
| Subject | Scotland -- Poetry |
| Subject | Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Poets, Scottish -- 18th century -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18500 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18500-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2006 |
| Last Update | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2939 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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