Tam O'Shanter And Souter Johnny: A Poem (1830)

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Book Overview

Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnny is a narrative poem written by the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns, and first published in 1830. The poem tells the story of Tam, a farmer who spends his nights drinking and carousing at the local pub, and his encounter with a group of witches on his way home one evening. Along the way, Tam is joined by his friend Souter Johnny, and together they witness a wild and supernatural scene of dancing witches and demons. The poem is known for its vivid descriptions of Scottish rural life, its use of Scots dialect, and its exploration of themes such as temptation, morality, and the supernatural. Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnny is considered one of Burns' most famous works and is still widely read and studied today.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: 1104380404
• ISBN13: 9781104380403
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"