The Life of Robert Burns

The Life of Robert Burns is a biography written by John Stuart Blackie about the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns. The book provides a comprehensive account of Burns' life, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son in Ayrshire to his rise as one of Scotland's most celebrated literary figures. Blackie delves into Burns' personal life, exploring his relationships with women, his struggles with alcoholism, and his political views. The book also examines Burns' literary works, including his most famous poems and songs, such as ""Auld Lang Syne"" and ""Tam o' Shanter"". Overall, The Life of Robert Burns offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of Scotland's most beloved cultural icons.1888. Blackie, a Scottish scholar and man of letters, writes about the life of Robert Burns, the Scottish poet whose great popularity with the Scots lay in his ability to depict with loving accuracy the life of his fellow rural countrymen. His use of dialect brought a stimulating, much-needed freshness and raciness into English poetry. While largely written about Scots, his poems have universal appeal. 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.