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LoC No.: 26026137

Title: Robert Burns: A play

Original Publication: United States: Houghton Mifflin,1925.

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Thomas Frost, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Robert Burns: A Play" by John Drinkwater is a dramatic work crafted in the early 20th century that explores the life of the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns. The play opens with a vivid portrayal of Burns's interactions with various characters from his rural Scottish life, delving into themes of love, social class, and the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. Key figures introduced include the peasant girl Nell, who captures Burns's affections, and Holy Willie, a representation of religious hypocrisy. At the start of the play, we witness a lighthearted and romantic moment between Robert Burns and Nell, showcasing their playful banter and Burns's poetic musings. However, their intimate exchange is interrupted by the arrival of Holy Willie, who condemns Burns's behavior and represents the societal pressures and moral judgments that weigh heavily on him. The dialogue emphasizes Burns's struggle between his artistic spirit and the stringent expectations of society, as he grapples with his feelings for Nell and his desire to preserve his creative freedom amidst the conflicts arising from the community’s religious strictness. This opening establishes both the characters' dynamics and the overarching themes that are likely to unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937

EBook No.: 68535

Published: Jul 16, 2022

Downloads: 59

Language: English

Subject: Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:68535:2 2022-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Drinkwater, John en urn:lccn:26026137 1
2024-11-10T00:00:54Z Robert Burns: A play

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 26026137

Title: Robert Burns: A play

Original Publication: United States: Houghton Mifflin,1925.

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Thomas Frost, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Robert Burns: A Play" by John Drinkwater is a dramatic work crafted in the early 20th century that explores the life of the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns. The play opens with a vivid portrayal of Burns's interactions with various characters from his rural Scottish life, delving into themes of love, social class, and the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. Key figures introduced include the peasant girl Nell, who captures Burns's affections, and Holy Willie, a representation of religious hypocrisy. At the start of the play, we witness a lighthearted and romantic moment between Robert Burns and Nell, showcasing their playful banter and Burns's poetic musings. However, their intimate exchange is interrupted by the arrival of Holy Willie, who condemns Burns's behavior and represents the societal pressures and moral judgments that weigh heavily on him. The dialogue emphasizes Burns's struggle between his artistic spirit and the stringent expectations of society, as he grapples with his feelings for Nell and his desire to preserve his creative freedom amidst the conflicts arising from the community’s religious strictness. This opening establishes both the characters' dynamics and the overarching themes that are likely to unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937

EBook No.: 68535

Published: Jul 16, 2022

Downloads: 59

Language: English

Subject: Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:68535:3 2022-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Drinkwater, John en urn:lccn:26026137 1