ROBERT BURNS -- AS A POET AND AS A MAN

Tyler, Samuel

Edité par Baker and Scribner, New York, 1848

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209, (1), (6) ads pages; Contents complete in original publisher's brown cloth binding with gilt lettering at spine; cloth chipped at spine ends and rubbed at corners; scattered foxing; short ink inscription on ffep -- "Miss Eliza West / with the affectionate / regards of the / Author" Likely Eliza Cassandra West [Beall] (1835-1917), wife of William Rudolph Beal of Montgomery County, Maryland. Newspaper obituary of the author Prof. Samuel Tyler laid-in. Tyler was a professor of law at Columbia University and argued several cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He also wrote a biography of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney at the request of Taney himself. A comprehensive biography of the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns. The book delves into Burns' life, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son to his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated poets of his time. Tyler explores Burns' personal life, including his relationships with women, his struggles with alcoholism, and his political views. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of Burns' poetry, examining the themes, language, and style of his most famous works. Through extensive research and analysis, Tyler offers readers a nuanced and complex portrait of Burns, both as a poet and as a man. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of Robert Burns, as well as for those interested in Scottish literature and culture. "Robert Burns (1759 1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and 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. He also wrote in standard English, and in these writings his political or civil commentary is often at its bluntest. He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement, and after his death he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism. Celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature.".

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: ROBERT BURNS -- AS A POET AND AS A MAN
• Éditeur: Baker and Scribner, New York
• Date de parution: 1848
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: First Edition.