9781331453475 - The Memory of Burns: Brief Addresses Commemorating the Genius of Scotland's Illustrious Bard (Classic Reprint) di Ross, John Dawson (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of addresses delivered at various Burns Club gatherings and events, providing a unique insight into the life and work of Scotland's national poet. The volume includes speeches by literary figures such as Henry Ward Beecher, William Wallace, and Andrew Lang, offering diverse perspectives on Burns's poetry and its enduring legacy. Ranging from personal anecdotes to scholarly analysis, these addresses explore the complexities of Burns's character, his struggles with poverty and ill health, and his profound love for his homeland. They examine the themes of liberty, equality, and the dignity of the individual that permeate his work, situating Burns within the broader context of the Scottish Enlightenment and the Romantic movement. Through these addresses, the book sheds light on the ways in which Burns's poetry transcended its time and continues to resonate with readers today, celebrating his enduring contributions to Scottish and world literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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