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The Life of Robert Burns is a comprehensive biography of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, written by John Stuart Blackie. The book offers a detailed account of Burns' life, from his humble beginnings in Ayrshire to his rise to fame as one of Scotland's most celebrated poets. Blackie explores Burns' personal life, including his relationships with women, his struggles with poverty, and his political views. The book also delves into Burns' literary works, analyzing his most famous poems and songs and providing historical context for their creation. With its engaging narrative and extensive research, The Life of Robert Burns is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of this iconic Scottish figure.1888. Blackie, a Scottish scholar and man of letters, writes about the life of Robert Burns, the Scottish poet whose great popularity with the Scots lay in his ability to depict with loving accuracy the life of his fellow rural countrymen. His use of dialect brought a stimulating, much-needed freshness and raciness into English poetry. While largely written about Scots, his poems have universal appeal. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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