The Genius And Character Of Robert Burns: An Essay And Criticism On His Life And Writings, With Quotations From The Best Passages (1861)

By John Wilson

Book Overview

""The Genius and Character of Robert Burns"" is a book written by John Wilson in 1861. The book is an essay and criticism on the life and writings of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Wilson provides a detailed analysis of Burns' poetry and explores the themes and motifs that are present in his works. The book contains numerous quotations from Burns' best passages, providing readers with a taste of the poet's lyrical genius. Wilson also delves into Burns' personal life, examining the influences that shaped his character and his approach to writing. Overall, ""The Genius and Character of Robert Burns"" is a comprehensive examination of one of Scotland's most celebrated poets and a must-read for any fan of Burns' work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120883792
• ISBN13: 9781120883797
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"