Robert BurnsPresents a definitive and complete appraisal of Robert Burns and his poetry. |
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Page 69
... human nature in a different light from anything I have seen before . In short , the joy of my heart is to " study men , their manners , and their ways ; ” and for this darling subject , I chearfully sacri- fice every other consideration ...
... human nature in a different light from anything I have seen before . In short , the joy of my heart is to " study men , their manners , and their ways ; ” and for this darling subject , I chearfully sacri- fice every other consideration ...
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... human- ity , those qualities of frankness and generosity , which he considered the highest of human virtues . In taking this view Burns was not , of course , developing an original position ; his was in large measure the view of the age ...
... human- ity , those qualities of frankness and generosity , which he considered the highest of human virtues . In taking this view Burns was not , of course , developing an original position ; his was in large measure the view of the age ...
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... human hearts ; For ne'er a bosom yet was prief Against your arts . For me , I swear by sun an ' moon , And ev'ry star that blinks aboon , Ye've cost me twenty pair o ' shoon Just gaun to see you ; And ev'ry ither pair that's done , Mair ...
... human hearts ; For ne'er a bosom yet was prief Against your arts . For me , I swear by sun an ' moon , And ev'ry star that blinks aboon , Ye've cost me twenty pair o ' shoon Just gaun to see you ; And ev'ry ither pair that's done , Mair ...
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Chapter Two GROWTH OF A POET | 34 |
Chapter Three THE KILMARNOCK VOLUME | 105 |
Copyright | |
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