English Poetry - 18th Century - Literary Criticism, British Poets - Literary Biography, Scottish Authors - Biography
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Overview
This Companion, designed as an authoritative biographical and critical guide to Burns, is in six sections. Part I places Burns in context with a Chronology, 'The Burns Circle' and a Topography. Part II looks at the Burnsian issues of religion, politics, philosophy, drink, drama and sex. Part III an essay on Burns as a poetic phenomenon, is sure to provoke debate about the relevance of Burns to his time and ours. Part IV examines twenty-five poems, eighteen verse epistles and twenty-six songs as well as commenting on the letters, political ballads and Common Place Books. A Select Bibliography (Part V) and four Appendixes (Part VI) are followed by a glossary of Scots words, and index of poems and a general index.Editorials
Booknews
An invaluable biographical and critical guide to the complexities of the seemingly uncomplicated master poet (1759-1796), indicating the personal outlines and social background of the personality, and assessing the most important poems and songs in some detail. Merits a companion volume of Burns' poetry and other writings, hopefully selected by Bold. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
March 1, 1991
Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, 1991.
Pages
447
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780312045005