It is hoped that this Selection from the poetry of Burns, while fairly representative of his best work, will serve also to shew the versatility of his genius. The Jolly Beggars and Holy Willies Prayer it has been found necessary to exclude altogether, brilliant and characteristic specimens of his poetical quality though they are. From the admitted poems an occasional line here, or stanza there, has, for one reason or another, also been dropped. It is with the utmost reluctance that the Editor has ventured upon any alteration of the Text. These alterations are few, and of the slightest. The Selection has been divided into Poems and Songs, and each series arranged as accurately as possible in strict chronological order. It is not only that such an arrangement reveals the development of the Author spoetical faculty :it also casts a suggestive light upon the history of his life. Special attention has been paid to the Notes. Here only I have offered, as the occasion required, and the space at my disposal permitted, some remarks on the characteristics of Burns sstyle, and on his indebtedness to the Scottish and English poets of the eighteenth century.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This anthology collects a selection of the most celebrated poetry composed by the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, in the late 18th century. The poems cover a range of themes, from love and romance to nature and social commentary, offering a captivating insight into the life, culture, and landscape of the era. Through his vivid language and innovative use of dialect, Burns brings to life the beauty of the Scottish countryside and the struggles of ordinary people, giving voice to their hopes, fears, and aspirations. This collection showcases Burns's mastery of form and his profound understanding of the human condition, cementing his place as one of the most beloved and influential poets in the English language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330757833_0
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