Burns and Other Poets

by David Sergeant and Fiona Stafford

Book Overview

New essays on Burns' special place in Scottish, English and Irish literary culture
In this volume, 17 leading Burns scholars, poetry critics and practising poets reflect on the enduring significance of one of the most important poets of the 18th century. They show that Burns was a highly innovative and technically accomplished poet, as capable of transforming earlier traditions as of launching new literary trends.Looks at Burns' place...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748664882
• ISBN13: 9780748664887
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher