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Title: Poems and Songs of Robert Burns

Note: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger and an Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer

Summary: "Poems and Songs of Robert Burns" by Robert Burns is a comprehensive collection of poetry and lyrics written in the late 18th century. The collection showcases the works of the Scottish bard, touching upon themes of love, nature, social issues, and personal reflection. It offers insights into Burns' life experiences and sentiments, presenting a vivid portrayal of rural Scottish life and culture through both his observations and emotional expressions. The opening of this volume features various poems and songs that reflect Burns' mastery of the Scottish dialect and his ability to convey deep emotions. It begins with an introductory note providing context about Burns' life, his struggles, and poetic development. Following this, readers are greeted with imaginative and heartfelt works, such as the endearing "Handsome Nell" and the melancholic "I Dream’d I Lay," which articulate themes of love and longing. The early listings also include playful and satirical remarks on social situations, setting the tone for the rich variety of poetic forms and styles that Burns was known for. Overall, the beginning of the collection lays a solid foundation for an enriching exploration of heartfelt lyrics and poignant poetry that resonates with human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burns, Robert, 1759-1796

EBook No.: 1279

Published: Jan 25, 2005

Downloads: 1877

Language: English

Subject: Songs, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts

Subject: Scotland -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T13:45:48Z Poems and Songs of Robert Burns

This edition has images.

Title: Poems and Songs of Robert Burns

Note: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger and an Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer

Summary: "Poems and Songs of Robert Burns" by Robert Burns is a comprehensive collection of poetry and lyrics written in the late 18th century. The collection showcases the works of the Scottish bard, touching upon themes of love, nature, social issues, and personal reflection. It offers insights into Burns' life experiences and sentiments, presenting a vivid portrayal of rural Scottish life and culture through both his observations and emotional expressions. The opening of this volume features various poems and songs that reflect Burns' mastery of the Scottish dialect and his ability to convey deep emotions. It begins with an introductory note providing context about Burns' life, his struggles, and poetic development. Following this, readers are greeted with imaginative and heartfelt works, such as the endearing "Handsome Nell" and the melancholic "I Dream’d I Lay," which articulate themes of love and longing. The early listings also include playful and satirical remarks on social situations, setting the tone for the rich variety of poetic forms and styles that Burns was known for. Overall, the beginning of the collection lays a solid foundation for an enriching exploration of heartfelt lyrics and poignant poetry that resonates with human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burns, Robert, 1759-1796

EBook No.: 1279

Published: Jan 25, 2005

Downloads: 1877

Language: English

Subject: Songs, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts

Subject: Scotland -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1279:3 2005-01-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Burns, Robert en 1