| Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a poet and a lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, and is celebrated worldwide. This CD-ROM contains a collection of material all relating
to Robert Burns.
This CD contains three separate books relating to the life and works of
Robert Burns:
- 'Robert Burns: Bard of Ayrshire', by
Patricia Talbert. Here is an exciting and provocative account, not only of
Burns's life and poetry, but also of the major works written about him over
the past two centuries. This fresh and insightful study is the perfect read
for those of us who want to know more about Burns, his poetry, and the
Scotland of his day.
- 'The Best of the Bard: A Selection of
Robert Burns's Poetry', selected
and with commentary by Patricia Talbert. Talbert here has selected the very
best of Robert Burns's wonderful poetry. These are the all-time favorites,
always sure to please.
- 'The Immortal Memory: Planning Your Own
Burns Supper', by Donovan H. Bond. It's never too
early to start planning for the major Scottish event of the early new year. To
do the job right, you have to know what to serve, what order of events to
follow, which poems to use, and what entertainment to include. Here is a
complete "how to" guide, with everything you'll need to successfully plan your
group's next Burns Night.
This CD consists of scans of the original books, which can be browsed, enlarged and printed if required. Please note: it is not searchable. |