Many years ago, a friend with grandparents from Scotland gave me this book as a high school graduation gift. The poems of Robert Burns, the best loved of Scotlands poets, are written in the Scots dialect, which differs significantly from Standard English. My friends grandmother once made the observation that many of the words unique to the Scots dialect strongly resembled their German counterparts. At the time I doubted her analysis, imagining that the different Scots vocabulary was due to...

A timeless poetic treasure this book contains all of Burns' poems including epitaphs songs and lyrics. Burns wrote on every topic imaginable - love nature politics and people. All the poems and songs are presented in a chronological order. Brimming with intensity spontaneity and earnestness this book is a sure treat for all poetry-lovers.

In his short life, Robert Burns forged for himself a reputation as a poet and songwriter that has never been eclipsed. Today, more than 200 years after his death, his verse remains among the most popular in the world.Best known for his dialect lyrical verse on nature, love, patriotism and rural life, as well as for such well-loved songs as ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and ‘Robert Bruce’s March to Bannockburn’ (‘Scots Wha Hae’), he was equally as skilful with great lyrics on ph...

Night. The day has gone. Departed. And the dark embrace, the inky shadows of night descend. For many a time to unwind and slumber. For some a nagging doubt that all is not well. That some primeval and primordial happening may yet go bump in the night.But for our poets the night is a time of wonder and imagination as well as many other emotions and feelings. Among our ranks of gloried talents are Keats, Coleridge, William Morris, DH Lawrence, Whitman, Longfellow and many more beside...

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...

"A Man's a Man for A' That." Robert Burns was more than a poet; he was the voice of a nation and a pioneer of the Romantic movement. Writing with a fierce independence and a deep love for the natural world, Burns captured the joys, sorrows, and revolutionary spirit of the 18th century. This comprehensive collection brings together his entire poetic output, from his tender love lyrics and iconic folk songs to his sharp-witted satires that challenged the religious and social hypocrisies of h...

Robert Burns like you've never heard him before.Set within modern and vivid soundscapes, this collection gives Burns' texts new resonance. From the soullessness of a call-centre through the simple joy of a baby’s nursery to the horror of the battlefields and all the way into space, this is a visceral roller-coaster through the poems and songs of Scotland’s National Bard.Produced by multi-award winning, immersive audio company Almost Tangible.Chapters:1 - Ful...

"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...

Celebrate the poetry, songs, and literary legacy of Scotland's national poet in this complete collection of Robert Burns' works. Rich with emotion, humor, romance, and social insight, Burns' writing captures the human spirit with unmatched warmth and lyrical beauty. This definitive edition is a must-have for poetry lovers and admirers of classic Scottish literature.

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...

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...

Rebels in the Wild is the story of the rise and fall of a radical experiment in socialism in the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century. Drawing on letters, diaries, memoirs, unpublished manuscripts, newspaper reports and court records, this book traces not just the life of the Equality colony in Skagit County, Washington, but also the lives of the ambitious agitators, rabble rousers, and ordinary men and women who created it. They were a quarrelsome bunch who believed ...