The Complete Works of Robert Burns V5

By Robert Burns

Book Overview

The Complete Works of Robert Burns V5 is a comprehensive collection of the literary masterpieces of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. This book is the fifth volume of the series, which contains his complete works, including poems, songs, letters, and essays. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of Scottish literature and the art of poetry. The book is divided into various sections, each focusing on a particular theme, such as love, nature, politics, and satire. The author's works are presented in their original form, with annotations and footnotes to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the context and meaning behind each piece. This book is an excellent resource for scholars, students, and anyone who wants to explore the works of one of the greatest poets of all time.1886. Illustrated with sixty etchings and wood cuts, maps and facsimiles. A radical departure from the previous arrangements in the other volumes has been taken with one: The Poet's Correspondence with Clarinda and with George Thomson has been lifted entirely out of the chronological sequence of his works, and are herein treated as distinct episodes, rounded and complete in themselves; added to these is his Remarks on Scottish Ballads and Songs, his two Commonplace Books and the record of the Glenriddell MSS. 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: 1162640421
• ISBN13: 9781162640426
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"