Robert Burns

By Robert Burns

Book Overview

'Oh would some power the gift give us, to see ourselves as others see us!' Robert Burns

Robert 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 single-handedly inspired the movement that preserved Scottish music and lyrics which had been handed down the generations vocally for centuries, thereby maintaining Scots culture and language.

A cultural icon and pioneer of the Romantic movement, Burns was chosen as the greatest Scot in a 2009 poll. This collection includes some of his best-loved, most beautiful work.

'Now's the day, now's the hour' Robert Burns

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 147462569X
• ISBN13: 9781474625692
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Burns Book

This book is what I reach for before I go to sleep, have always loved poetry & tend to read when I seek solace. Love this Robert Burns book, very nicely done, reasonable price, if you have never given Burns a try & wish to expand your reading list, this would be an excellent addition. Also as a nice gift it is a kind & thoughtful book to share with others.

Toom your pocks an' put this beuk in't

I need Burns beside me as I live life, and this is a great one-volume collection of his greatest works in a convenient format. Glossed well; you won't have to use an index at the back of the book. Here's tae ye, Rabbie!

Great! Brief definitions in margin facilitate understanding.

Robert Burns uses a lot of Scots words, but any word you don't understand is defined in this edition in the margin right alongside the poem. So reading is smooth and very enjoyable. A great introduction to Robert Burns, and a good companion to other volumes. "Cutty Sark" means skimpy petticoat!!