Robert Burns was an eighteenth-century Scottish poet. This study by Gerard Carruthers examines Burns' work from the first publication of his poetry to his song writing and collecting. It encompasses discussion of Burns' social and religious satires, his political commentary, and his utterances on love and gender. In line with modern Burns scholarship, this study reads Burns against both his Scottish and British literary backgrounds and emphasizes, particularly, Burns' construction of his poetic persona. The book debunks the ...
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Robert Burns was an eighteenth-century Scottish poet. This study by Gerard Carruthers examines Burns' work from the first publication of his poetry to his song writing and collecting. It encompasses discussion of Burns' social and religious satires, his political commentary, and his utterances on love and gender. In line with modern Burns scholarship, this study reads Burns against both his Scottish and British literary backgrounds and emphasizes, particularly, Burns' construction of his poetic persona. The book debunks the myth of Burns as a heaven-taught ploughman, emphasizing his very contemporary understanding of the power of literature, and of the emotions as a vital part of human intellect.
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Published for the British Council and the National Book League by...
Published:
1957
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11273935153
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Good. Good hardcover, no DJ. Library rebinding. Covers show edge wear. Ex-Library (college) with usual markings. Text is clean and unmarked. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Book Seller # LR310, Hardcover with a Dust Jacket, 334 pages, 5.6 inches by 8.75 inches. Originally published in 1950, this copy is from the "Revised Edition First Published 1966". There is a 1.2 inch scuff mark to the dust jacket near the top edge of the front. Otherwise minor wear only with no measurable tears. Minor wear only to the book itself. The hinges and binding are good and the interior pages are clean and unmarked. Not an Ex-Library copy.
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Very Good. No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. vii, 376 pp. Previous owner note on the front free endpaper. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean.
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Very Good. Very good paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Fair. Significant shelf storage or usage wear present that does not affect the readability of the book. A former library book with all the expected stamps stickers and markings. The pages appear aged but unmarked. The binding is intact and all pages are present. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!
