"The Letters of Robert Burns" by Robert Burns is a gathering of intimate letters penned in the late 1700s. This book displays Burns' writings apart from his famous poems, showing honest thoughts about living, romance, and what it means to be human. It shines a light on the personal mind of the famous Scottish poet, showing hidden depths and connections. At the start, the book tells us why Burns' letters are important, saying they show his humor, feelings, and smarts just like his poems do. The letters cover almost sixteen years, sent to all sorts of people from buddies to famous faces, revealing a rich mix of his feelings and ideas. The book shares parts where Burns openly talks about his love, showing his hard inner world and his fights with what society wants and what he wants, too. Reading these letters helps us see the real person beyond the poet, along with his forward-thinking ideas about love and right and wrong, making this a gold mine for anyone curious about the personal life of this writer.
The Letters of Robert Burns
By Robert Burns
Unlock the secrets of a famous poet's heart as his candid letters reveal passionate loves, inner battles, and progressive ideas that defy his time.
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About the AuthorRobert Burns, also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is in a "light Scots dialect" of English, accessible to an audience beyond Scotland. He also wrote in standard English, and in these writings his political or civil commentary is often at its bluntest.
Robert Burns, also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is in a "light Scots dialect" of English, accessible to an audience beyond Scotland. He also wrote in standard English, and in these writings his political or civil commentary is often at its bluntest.
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