Robert Burns Selected by Don Paterson
“Robert Burns Selected by Don Paterson” features the renowned works of Robert Burns, a pivotal figure in Scottish literature. Published by Faber & Faber in 2005, this edition is part of the “Poet to Poet” series and spans 112 pages in English. The book provides an overview of Burns’ life, highlighting his rise to fame with the 1786 publication of “Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish dialect,” and his subsequent struggles as he returned to farming and later worked as an excise officer.
Readers will find a collection that reflects Burns’ dedication to poetry and Scottish songs, showcasing his literary contributions during the 16th to 18th centuries. The selection captures the essence of his experiences and the societal context of his time, offering insights into his creative journey. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the works of individual poets from this historical period.
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“Robert Burns (1759-96) was born into a farming family in Ayrshire, Scotland. The publication in 1786 of his first book, Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish dialect, made him famous overnight, and saw him feted by Edinburgh society. But Burns made no money from his writing and quickly fell on hard times, returning to farming in Dumfries and, when that failed, to work as an excise officer. He devoted his final years to poetry and the writing of Scottish songs.”–BOOK JACKET.
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