Robert Burns. Vol. 1, La Vie by Auguste Angellier
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"Robert Burns: La Vie" by Auguste Angellier is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of the iconic Scottish poet Robert Burns, detailing his rise from humble beginnings to literary fame while delving into the emotional complexities and struggles he faced throughout his life. Angellier aims to illuminate not just Burns as a poet but also the experiences that shaped his character and literary output.
The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the early life of Robert Burns, born in Alloway, Scotland, in 1759. It describes his family background, particularly the influences of his parents, William and Agnes Burnes, and examines the socio-economic conditions they faced. The text highlights Burns's childhood experiences, his initial connection to literature through his mother’s songs, and the impact of his environment on his budding creativity. The narrative sets the stage for understanding how Burns's upbringing and familial relationships contributed to his development as a prominent figure in poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Angellier, Auguste, 1847-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | Robert Burns. Vol. 1, La Vie |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25335 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25335-0 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3085 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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