The Life Of Robert Burns

By James Craig Higgins

Book Overview

""The Life of Robert Burns"" by J.C. Higgins is a comprehensive biography of the famous Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. The book covers Burns' entire life, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son in Ayrshire to his rise as one of Scotland's most celebrated literary figures. Higgins delves into Burns' personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism, as well as his literary accomplishments, such as his famous works ""Auld Lang Syne"" and ""Tam o' Shanter."" The book also explores Burns' political views and his role in the Scottish Enlightenment.Throughout the biography, Higgins provides historical context and insight into the cultural and social landscape of Scotland during Burns' lifetime. He draws on a variety of sources, including Burns' letters and poetry, to paint a vivid portrait of the man behind the legend.""The Life of Robert Burns"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, history, or culture, as well as for fans of Burns' poetry and music.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: 1432554581
• ISBN13: 9781432554583
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"