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Robert Burns

Robert Burns (1759–1796) was a British songwriter, poet and writer.

Also recorded as Robbie Burns; Rabbie Burns; Scotland's favorite son; Ploughman Poet; Bard of Ayrshire; The Bard.

Overview

Born at Alloway in 1759, died at Dumfries in 1796.

In detail

the recorded working language is Scots and English.

The field of work recorded is poetry. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are verse, narrative poetry, song and ballad. The authority associates the name with Romanticism.

Residence is recorded at Edinburgh.

Works named in the authority record are Auld Lang Syne, To a Mouse, Is There for Honest Poverty, Ae fond kiss, and then we sever..., Scots Wha Hae and Tam o' Shanter.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Robert Burns”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q81960: Robert Burns

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