Robert Burns

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""Robert Burns"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical account of the life and works of the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns. The book explores Burns' humble beginnings as a farmer's son in Ayrshire, Scotland, and traces his journey to becoming one of the most celebrated poets of all time. Hubbard delves into Burns' personal life, including his many love affairs and his struggles with alcoholism, as well as his literary achievements, such as his famous poems ""Auld Lang Syne"" and ""To a Mouse."" Through Hubbard's vivid descriptions and insights, readers gain a deeper understanding of Burns' impact on Scottish culture and literature, and his enduring legacy as a poet and cultural icon. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Robert Burns, or Scottish literature and culture in general.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: English Authors, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104079.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142534349X
• ISBN13: 9781425343491
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"