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Funny, scurrilous, chilling and gloriously inventive, Tam o' Shanter is widely regarded as Robert Burns' masterpiece. This magnificent edition of the poem features the work of Alexander Goudie, one of Scotland's greatest twentieth-century artists who, over a period of many years,... Read Full Overview

"Tam o' Shanter" is one of Scottish poet Robert Burns' most famous and beloved creations. The epic poem tells the story of poor Tam o' Shanter, who after a night of drinking, tarries too long at the local pub. On his ride home, he comes upon a covene of warlocks and witches... Read Full 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... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnny: A Poem is a literary work written by Robert Burns in 1830. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of Tam O'Shanter, a farmer who enjoys his nights at the pub with his friend Souter Johnny. One night, Tam decides to ride his horse home... Read Full Overview