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The Life of Robert Burns

by Catherine Carswell
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025380117
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 496
  • Original Price: USD 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 690 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Literary Figures

"The Life of Robert Burns" by Catherine Carswell is a profound and evocative biography of Scotland's national bard. This comprehensive work provides a deep exploration of the man behind the legendary verses, tracing his humble beginnings in Alloway to his meteoric rise as a celebrated figure in the literary circles of Edinburgh. Carswell meticulously examines the tensions between Burns's rural upbringing and his intellectual ambitions, offering a nuanced portrait of a poet whose work remains foundational to the Scottish identity.

The biography delves into the social and political landscape of 18th-century Scotland, providing essential context for the themes of liberty, romance, and folk tradition that permeate Burns's poetry. Carswell's narrative captures the complexity of his personal life, his passionate relationships, and his enduring commitment to the struggles and triumphs of the common man. By balancing historical rigor with literary sensitivity, "The Life of Robert Burns" serves as both an essential resource for scholars and a compelling read for admirers of "Auld Lang Syne" and "Tam o' Shanter." This work remains a cornerstone of Burns scholarship, humanizing the icon while celebrating the timeless power of his lyrical genius.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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