The Land of Robert Burns

""The Land of Robert Burns"" by Wallace Bruce is a travelogue and tribute to the life and works of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. The book is divided into chapters that correspond with the different regions of Scotland that Burns lived and wrote in, from his childhood in Alloway to his time in Edinburgh and Dumfries. Bruce's writing is vivid and descriptive, painting a picture of the Scottish landscape and culture that inspired Burns' poetry. He also provides historical context for Burns' life and work, discussing the political and social climate of Scotland during his time. Throughout the book, Bruce quotes extensively from Burns' poetry, providing both the original Scots dialect and English translations. He also includes anecdotes about Burns' life and the people he knew, giving readers a sense of the man behind the poetry. ""The Land of Robert Burns"" is a must-read for fans of Scottish literature and culture, as well as anyone interested in the life and works of one of Scotland's most beloved poets.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.

Author: Wallace Bruce
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 38
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d
ISBN: 9781162797410

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