Ryerson Paperbacks 6 The Man Robert Burns

Edité par The Ryerson Press, Toronto, 1966

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Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers, Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Edges Lightly Soiled; Moderate Yellowing Due to Age. I was born a poor dog; and however I may occasionally pick up a better bone than I used to do, I know I must live and die poor; but I will indulge the flattering faith that my poetry will considerably outlive my poverty.--Robert Burns (1791). INTRODUCTION BY: H. B. Anderson, M.D. CONTENTS: Introduction by H. B. Anderson, M.D.; I. Origin of Name II. Ancestry III. Descendants of Robert Burns and Jean Armour IV. The Life of Robert Burns Written by the Poet Himself V. The Life of Robert Burns Written by the Poet's Brother Gilbert VI. The Life of Robert Burns Written by His Only Schoolmaster, John Murdoch VII. Death and Funeral of Robert Burns VIII. The Mother of Robert Burns IX. The Poet's Brother William X. The Bachelors' Club XI. Robert Burns and Freemasonry XII. The Correspondents of Robert Burns XIII. Religion XIV. "Highland Mary" (Mary Campbell, 1763-1786) XV. Poems and Epistles (1773-1796) XVI. The Burns Festival--Ayr, 1844 XVII. Humour XVIII. Memories of Burns: Dorothy Wordsworth XIX. Memories of Burns: Sir Walter Scott XX. Tributes; Genealogical Tree of the Direct Descendants of Robert Burns; List of Subscribers. SYNOPSIS: For over 150 years the popular conception of the poet as an illiterate plowman has been tenaciously held; The Man Robert Burns destroys this early impression and the author reveals Burns' true character and worth as the peer of any of the literary lions of his day. Contained in this compendious work is an unequalled record of authentic letters, criticisms and opinions (both contemporary and subsequent to his death) bearing on the life and work of Robert Burns. Many reproductions of rare pictures and a unique genealogical tree of the direct descendants of the poet are also included. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. …

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Titre
Ryerson Paperbacks 6 The Man Robert Burns
Auteur
Smith, Grant F. O.
Éditeur
The Ryerson Press, Toronto
Année de publication
1966
État de l'article
Very Good
Reliure
Trade Paperback
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First Thus 1st Printing.
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