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Robert Burns (January 25, 1759 – July 21, 1796) was a poet and songwriter. 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 also in English and in a "light" Scots dialect which would have been accessible to a wider audience than simply Scottish people. At various times in his career, he wrote in English, and in these pieces, his political or civil commentary is often at its most blunt.
He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement and after his death became an important source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism. A cultural icon in Scotland and among Scots who have relocated to other parts of the world (the Scottish diaspora), his celebration became almost a national charismatic cult during periods of the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature.
Burns also collected folk songs from across Scotland, often revising or adapting them. His poem (and song) Auld Lang Syne is often sung at Hogmanay (New Year), and Scots Wha Hae served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of the country. Other poems and songs of Burns that remain well known today across the world include A Red, Red Rose, A Man's A Man for A' That, To a Louse, and To a Mouse.
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Richard Burns - Robert Reid - San Remo 99 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYxqbcKFryc
dragonflyrs (dragonfly) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:17:53 -0000
Richard Burns - Robert Reid - San Remo 99 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYxqbcKFryc
DESKS OF THE FAMOUS.; One at Which Robert Burns Wrote Brings $3,000. - http://nyti.ms/5AesuN
Rena_Silverman (Rena Silverman) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:39:37 -0000
DESKS OF THE FAMOUS.; One at Which Robert Burns Wrote Brings $3,000. - http://nyti.ms/5AesuN
off 2 www.rulli.com in larkspur with lisa & dan weiss, gene burns, robert moon & margrit mondavi--- gary & jeannie- LOOK OUT!
joelriddell (Joel Riddell) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:23:42 -0000
off 2 www.rulli.com in larkspur with lisa & dan weiss, gene burns, robert moon & margrit mondavi--- gary & jeannie- LOOK OUT!
Robert Stigwood and the great George Martin are responsible for putting George Burns together with the Beatles? http://bit.ly/6tpr5F Nice!
dandubelman (Dan Dubelman) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:07:05 -0000
Robert Stigwood and the great George Martin are responsible for putting George Burns together with the Beatles? http://bit.ly/6tpr5F Nice!
You sweet romantic thing you! lol RT @AhhPhotography: But to see her was to love her, Love but her, & love forever. Robert Burns
Gardencomet (Ginette Jones) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:04:27 -0000
You sweet romantic thing you! lol RT @AhhPhotography: But to see her was to love her, Love but her, & love forever. Robert Burns
But to see her was to love her, Love but her, & love forever. Robert Burns
AhhPhotography (Ahh! Photography) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:41:07 -0000
But to see her was to love her, Love but her, & love forever. Robert Burns
Burns Country - Official site contains an encyclopedia, bibliography, fan clubs, shopping, and links.
Meta Description: [ The Robert Burns works archive, with full text indexed and searchable online. ]
Burns Howff Club - Club in the hometown of Robert Burns offers events, walking tours, and an email newspaper. Brief history of the poet's life.
Meta Description: [ Robert Burns lived, worked and died in Dumfries Scotland. The Burns Howff Club is a society celebrating his life, works and contribution to Scottish heritage ]
Burns Night: My Supper With Rabbie - Information on how to plan a tribute supper. Includes resources, tips, recipes, itinerary, toasts, poetry, and links.
Meta Description: [ Planning a Burns Supper, Burns Night Resources and Tips ]
Ellisland Farm - Official site for the Robert Burns museum and visitor attraction. Contains news, information, history, visitor information, biography, poetry, and links.
Meta Description: [ Poet Robert Burns lived at Ellisland Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland - the tranquil setting inspired some of his best-loved poetry ]
Heritage of Scotland: Robert Burns - Biography of the Scottish poet and a sample of his work.
Meta Description: [ Robert Burns Scotland National Bard Scottish Poet Tam o Shanter ]
Incompetech's British Author Series - Contains a biography.
Meta Description: [ Robert Burns - British author biography ]
Irvine Burns Museum and Club - Museum with exhibits, library, and a concert room. Site contains club history and photos of local craftwork. Located in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Irvine Burns Club, founded 1826, with its own premises and museum ]
The Bard - Describes the man, hist poems, and his lifestyle.
The Letters of Robert Burns - E-text at Project Gutenberg.
Meta Description: [ Download the free eBook: The Letters of Robert Burns by Robert Burns ]
The Robert Burns Club of Milwaukee - Includes texts of the author's works indexed chronologically and by title and first line, articles and a glossary.
The Robert Burns Club of Milwaukee - Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the living memory of Scotland's 18th century bard Robert Burns.
The World Burns Club - Burns club features membership information, a newsletter and discussion of his works.
Today in Literature: Robert Burns - Seven essays about the Scottish author's life and works. Requires free registration to read full articles.
Meta Description: [ Stories about Robert Burns's life and Dirt & Deity, Poems, biography and Encyclopedia of Poetry. With links to essays & literary criticism and analysis. ]
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