Carlyle's Essay on Burns

By Thomas Carlyle

Book Overview

Carlyle's Essay on Burns is a literary work by the Scottish author Thomas Carlyle. The book is a critical analysis of the life and works of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet and lyricist. Carlyle explores Burns' life, his upbringing, his struggles, and his achievements as a writer. The book also delves into the social and political context of Burns' time, and how his poetry reflected the issues of his day. Carlyle's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid language, powerful imagery, and a deep understanding of human nature. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, poetry, or history.1902. Scottish-born British historian and essayist who was a leading figure in the Victorian era. Contents: The Mission of the Essay on Burns; List of Select Poems; Outline of the Life of Burns; Outline of the Life of Carlyle; Burns and Carlyle; Essay on Burns; Notes; Carlyle's Summary of the Essay; and Reference Books. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162640758
• ISBN13: 9781162640754
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"