Robert Burns is widely regarded as the National poet of Scotland. During his short life, Burns created memorable poems and songs. His first song was ‘Handsome Nell’. ‘Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect’ is his first book. Published in 1786, this book made Burns famous.
Most of his poems were penned between 1784 and 1785. Burns came to be known as a great peasant-poet. Burns wrote superb satires. These satires are marked by a brilliant use of both formal and spoken language.
‘Tam O’ Shanter’, a mock heroic poem, gained wide appeal. Burns also wrote histrionic poems. His song, ‘It was Upon a Lammas Night’, showcased his potential as a song writer.
Burns achieved greatness as a writer of songs. Love, friendship and work are the recurring themes of his songs. Burns wrote well over three hundred songs. ‘A Red, Red Rose’, ‘Epigram on Rough Woods’, A Man’s A Man For A’ That’, are among his much loved songs and poems.
Robert Burns was born in the village of Alloway on 25th January, 1759. He was inspired by the writings of Alexander Pope, Henry Mackenzie, and Laurence Sterne. Robert Burns passed way on July 21st, 1796. After his death he became a great source of inspiration to many.
