ROBERT BURNS

Robert Burns, one of Scotlands most beloved poets, showcases his talent and versatility in The Complete Works. This comprehensive collection includes poems, songs, and letters that reflect Burnss deep connection to nature, his love for his country, and his keen observations of everyday life. The poetic style is characterized by its simplicity, emotional depth, and themes of love, politics, and the human experience. The lyrical quality of Burnss writing, combined with his use of Scots dialect, adds to the charm and authenticity of his work, making it a timeless classic in Scottish literature. Readers will be captivated by the vivid imagery, heartfelt sentiments, and universal themes that permeate throughout the collection. Robert Burnss The Complete Works offers a profound insight into the poets life and artistic vision. From the humble beginnings of a farmers son to becoming a national literary figure, Burnss personal experiences and social observations greatly influenced his writing. His work reflects the political and cultural climate of late 18th-century Scotland, as well as his own struggles and triumphs. By exploring the depths of human emotion and the beauty of nature, Burns presents a poignant and enlightening perspective on life. The Complete Works is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, poetry, or the enduring themes of love and humanity.

The Scottish poet Robert Burns has been idolised and eulogised. He has been sainted, painted, tarted up and toasted. He is famous as the author of Auld Lang Syne, and he has long since become the patron saint of the heart-sore and the hung-over. But what about the poems? Beneath the cult of Burns Nights and patriotic yawps, there is the work itself, among the purest and most truthful created in any age. This is a Burns collection like no other: a readers edition, made for the pleasure of reading. Novelist and Scottish essayist Andrew OHagan comes into company with the poet who has mattered most to him in his writing life. He selects the poems for the reader, and converses with the work, offering fragments and distilled commentary of his own. The effect is explosive, giving us Robert Burns at his very best a political Burns, a poet who can name hypocrisy and intolerance, and point directly to the human heart.

Robert Burns (25 January 1759 21 July 1796), also known as Robbie Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire, the Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is also in English and a light Scots dialect, accessible to an audience beyond Scotland. He also wrote in standard English, and in these writings his political or civil commentary is often at its bluntest.He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement, and after his death he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism, and a cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora around the world. Celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature. In 2009 he was chosen as the greatest Scot by the Scottish public in a vote run by Scottish television channel STV.As well as making original compositions, Burns also collected folk songs from across Scotland, often revising or adapting them. His poem (and song) "Auld Lang Syne" is often sung at Hogmanay (the last day of the year), and "Scots Wha Hae" served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of the country. Other poems and songs of Burns that remain well known across the world today include "A Red, Red Rose", "A Mans a Man for A That", "To a Louse", "To a Mouse", "The Battle of Sherramuir", "Tam o Shanter" and "Ae Fond Kiss".

In "The Letters of Robert Burns," a rich collection of correspondence unfolds the intimate thoughts of Scotlands national poet. These letters, characterized by their eloquent yet accessible prose, reveal Burnss reflections on love, ambition, and the sociopolitical landscape of 18th-century Scotland. His literary style encompasses elements of Romanticism, with heartfelt expressions of emotion intertwined with keen observations of human nature, thus positioning his work within the broader context of the Scottish Enlightenment as well as the burgeoning Romantic Movement. The collection not only serves as a window into Burnss personal life but also offers insight into his creative processes and the eras cultural dynamics. Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a pivotal figure in Scottish literature, drawing upon his own experiences as a farmer, lover, and political observer. His upbringing in rural Ayrshire instilled in him a deep appreciation for the Scottish landscape and folklore, factors that permeate his correspondences. Writing in a time of significant social change, Burnss letters often articulate his views on the struggles of the common man, echoing the concerns of his contemporaries and revealing the motivations that fueled his poetic voice. This collection is indispensable for readers seeking to dive deeper into the psyche of one of Scotlands most celebrated poets. That personal touch and historical context make "The Letters of Robert Burns" a fascinating read for those interested in the intersection of personal narrative and national identity. It invites readers to connect with Burns not just as a poet laureate, but as a lettrist responding to the world around him.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader erasocial currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different works strengths.- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the authors overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.- Lastly, our handpicked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collections central themes.

Translator: Valter Juva

Robert Burns (1759-1796), also known as the National Bard, Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. This book contains his complete poems, songs, and correspondence, with a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham. Table of Contents: The Life of Robert Burns Poems: Winter. A Dirge The Death and dying Words of poor Mailie Poor Mailies Elegy First Epistle to Davie, a brother Poet Second Address to the Deil The auld Farmers New-year Morning Salutation to his auld Mare Maggie To a Haggis A Prayer under the pressure of violent Anguish A Prayer in the prospect of Death Stanzas on the same occasion A Winter Night Remorse The Jolly Beggars Death and Dr. Hornbook The Twa Herds; or, the Holy Tulzie Holy Willies Prayer Epitaph to Holy Willie The Inventory The Holy Fair The Ordination The Calf To James Smith The Vision Halloween Epitaphs, Epigrams, Fragments: On the Authors On R.A., Esq On a Friend For Gavin Hamilton On wee Johnny On John Dove, Innkeeper, Mauchline On a Wag in Mauchline On a celebrated ruling Elder On a noisy Polemic On Miss Jean Scott Songs and Ballads: Handsome Nell Luckless Fortune Tibbie, I hae seen the day John Barleycorn The Rigs o Barley Montgomerys Peggy The Mauchline Lady The Highland Lassie Peggy The rantin Dog the Daddie ot My Nannie O Bonnie Peggy Alison Green grow the Rashes, O My Jean Robin Young Peggy The Cure for all Care Eliza The Sons of Old Killie And maun I still on Menie doat The Farewell to the Brethren of St. Jamess Lodge, Tarbolton On Cessnock Banks Mary The Lass of Ballochmyle General Correspondence Remarks on Scottish Songs and Ballads The Border Tour The Highland Tour Burnss Assignment of his Works

The educated son of a poor cotter, Burns became known for his rustic background, his fraternity with the working man, his Jacobite loyalty and his amorous entanglements. Yet his contribution to literature is immense. His use of dialogue and colloquial speech is comparable to that of Chaucer and Byron, but is also uniquely his own. He liberated the language, allowing freedom to the Romantic movement, and his use of old folk tunes enormously enhanced the Scottish musical tradition.

Treasury of 43 works: "The Cotter's Saturday Night," "To a Mountain Daisy," "To a Mouse," "To a Louse," "Tam o' Shanter," "Comin' Thro' the Rye," many more. Lists of titles and first lines. Extensive