Essay on Burns by Thomas Carlyle
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"Essay on Burns" by Thomas Carlyle is a biographical essay written in the early 19th century. Although it takes the form of a review, it serves as an independent exploration of the life and character of the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns. Through this work, Carlyle shares a deep admiration for Burns, portraying him not merely as a poet but as a complex individual shaped by his circumstances. The opening of the
essay discusses the significance of Burns's life and poetry while reflecting on the challenge of adequately capturing his essence. Carlyle critiques previous biographers for failing to portray Burns as the remarkable man he was, instead treating him with a patronizing tone. He emphasizes the difficulty of measuring Burns's true character, especially given the societal constraints he faced. Carlyle’s writing reveals his personal connection to Burns’s struggles and strengths, setting the stage for a detailed examination of the poet's genius, which flourished despite immense challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Noyes, George Rapall, 1873-1952 |
| LoC No. | 04006651 |
| Title | Essay on Burns |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company,1896. |
| Series Title | Riverside literature series [105] |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.3 (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. | 69284 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 440 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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