Reading Robert Burns: Texts, Contexts, Transformations by Carol McGuirk

Reading Robert Burns: Texts, Contexts, Transformations

Poetry and Song in the Age of Revolution

Carol McGuirk

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nonfiction literary poetry medium-paced
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For readers who crave a nuanced understanding of Scotland's beloved bard, Carol McGuirk's "Reading Robert Burns: Texts, Contexts, Transformations" offers a captivating journey into the heart of Burns's poetry and songs, revealing the complexities and depth of his use of language that will leave even the most devoted fans with a fresh appreciation for the master's work.

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Robert Burns is Scotland's greatest cultural icon. Yet, despite his continued popularity, critical work has been compromised by the myths that have built up around him. McGuirk focuses on Burns's poems and songs, analysing his use of both vernacul...

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