"Auld Lang Syne" and beyond—discover the timeless genius of Robert Burns, Scotland's most beloved poet. The Complete Works of Robert Burns gathers his full collection of poems, songs, and letters—celebrated for their passion, humor, and lyrical beauty. From heartfelt ballads to sharp social commentary, Burns captured the spirit of ordinary people, love, nature, and freedom with unmatched authenticity. Known as the "Ploughman Poet" and hailed as Scotland's National Bard, Burns's influ...

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 Engl...

Edition of 1855. According to Wikipedia: "Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796) (also known as Rabbie Burns, Scotland's favourite son, the Ploughman Poet, the Bard of Ayrshire and in Scotland as simply The Bard) was a poet and a 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 ...

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This enchanting collection of more than 80 poems - translated into English - captures the essence of the natural world, as seen through the eyes of Scotland's beloved bard.Each chapter explores a different aspect of nature - from wild, mossy mountains and glens to murmuring streams, the sorrowful song of the woodlark, and the ever-changing seasons.Burns's profound appreciation for the landscape of Scotland and its creatures shines through every verse, and this collection is...

The farmer’s boy from Ayrshire who went on to be the most acclaimed of all Scottish poets, celebrated around the world, Robert Burns is a greater and more varied artist than those that know him only through annual Burns’ Suppers and choruses of his ‘Auld Lang Syne’ at New Year could imagine.This new selection by Ian Rankin of verses and lyrics from Scotland’s national poet, the ‘Heaven-taught ploughman’, reveals a writer capable of evoking tremendous sympathetic power from his read...

The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete works of Scotland’s favourite son Robert Burns, with beautiful illustrations, superior indexing and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Burns’ life and works* Concise introduction to Burns and his poetry* The famous TAM O’SHANTER is fully illustrated for your enjoyment...

This "magnificent and authoritative work" presents the complete verse of Scotland's National Bard with extensive textual and historical notes (Colm Toibin, The Independent, UK).Best known for poems such as "A Red, Red Rose" and "Ae Fond Kiss," and for the song "Auld Lang Synge," which is sung around the world every New Years' Eve, Robert Burns was one of the most important poets of the 18th century. A major influence on the Romantic poetry movement, Burns i...

"The Letters of Robert Burns" is a captivating collection that offers readers a glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of Scotland's most celebrated poets. Through his correspondence, Burns reveals his personal struggles, friendships, and the social issues of his time. The letters showcase his wit, charm, and deep emotional intelligence, providing context to his poetry and the world he inhabited. This collection not only highlights his literary genius but also paints a vivid picture of ...

'Oh would some power the gift give us, to see ourselves as others see us!' Robert BurnsRobert Burns, poet and lyricist, also known as Rabbie Burns, is widely regarded as the National Poet of Scotland - and much of his work has become part of everyday modern language:'The best laid schemes o' mice and men...''To see her is to love her...'Often credited with writing the lyrics for Auld Lang Syne, he almost sin...

Regarded by many as one of the very greatest of the Romantic poets, Robert Burns was also among the most intriguing figures of his age.Widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and celebrated worldwide, he is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language. Scarcely any known author has succeeded so brilliantly in combining his work with folk material, or in carrying on with such continuity of spirit the tradition of popular song.He is regarded as ...

A small format gift book which is a reproduction of the popular book ‘Songs Robert Burns’ originally published by Collins in 1947. Selected by G.F. Maine and written by burns between 1759 and 1796.One of the most influential books of Robert Burns songs, compiled and introduced by G.F.Maine. These songs were a collection of the most significant and burns ballies still popular today.Popular traditional songs are featured, such as ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘Green Grow the Rashes’, ‘Auld...