Songs and lyrics of Robert Burns by Robert Burns
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"Songs and Lyrics of Robert Burns" by Robert Burns is a collection of poetry and song lyrics written in the late 18th century. This anthology showcases the works of the renowned Scottish poet, whose verses often explore themes of love, nature, and humanity, reflecting his deep connection to his Scottish roots and the common folk. The collection is rich with emotion and technical prowess, making it an enduring part of literary heritage.
At the start of the anthology, there is a detailed transcriber’s note outlining the text formatting and an introduction that sets the tone for understanding Burns's poetry. The introduction discusses the lasting impact and evolving interpretations of Burns's work, highlighting his ambition to give a voice to the struggles of common life and the profound human experiences of love and kinship. The opening portion presents his well-known verses, expressing feelings of nostalgia, love, and the beauty of the Scottish landscape, all of which underscore the timeless relevance of his poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Macdonald, William, -1916 |
| Illustrator | Flint, Robert Purves, 1883-1947 |
| Illustrator | Flint, W. Russell (William Russell), 1880-1969 |
| Title | Songs and lyrics of Robert Burns |
| Original Publication | London: Philip Lee Warner, 1911. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scottish poetry -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75462 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75462-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 768 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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