Robert Burns

Robert Burns was an 18th-century Scottish poet and lyricist, widely regarded as Scotland's national bard. He is celebrated for his poems and songs written in Scots dialect, which capture rural life, love, and a spirit of egalitarianism. Biografía ↓Más ↓

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195. Song—A Rose-bud by my Early Walk

A ROSE-BUD by my early walk, Adown a corn-enclosed bawk, Sae gently bent its thorny stalk, All on a dewy morning. Ere twice the shades o’ dawn are fled, In a’ its crimson glory spread, And drooping rich the dewy head, It scents the early morning. Within the bush her covert nest A little linnet fondly prest; The dew sat chilly on her breast, Sae early in the morning. She soon shall see her tender brood, The pride, the pleasure o’ the wood, Amang the fresh green leaves bedew’d, Awake the early morning.

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386. The Rights of Women—Spoken by Miss Fontenelle

WHILE Europe’s eye is fix’d on mighty things, The fate of Empires and the fall of Kings; While quacks of State must each produce his plan, And even children lisp the Rights of Man; Amid this mighty fuss just let me mention, The Rights of Woman merit some attention. First, in the Sexes’ intermix’d connection, One sacred Right of Woman is, protection.— The tender flower that lifts its head, elate, Helpless, must fall before the blasts of Fate, Sunk on the earth, defac’d its lovely form, Unless your shelter ward th’ impending storm. Our second Right—but needless here is caution, To keep that right inviolate’s the fashion; Each man of sense has it so full before him,

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Robert Burns (1759–1796) was an 18th-century Scottish poet and lyricist, celebrated as the national poet of Scotland. His work is written in both Scots and English, capturing the rhythms of rural Scottish life. Burns's poetry often explores themes of love, nature, and social equality, infused with sharp wit and deep empathy. His style is lyrical and accessible, drawing on folk traditions and spoken dialects. Among his most famous pieces are the poem 'Tam o' Shanter' and the enduring New Year's anthem 'Auld Lang Syne'. He also wrote poignant reflections on human condition, such as 'To a Mouse'. Burns's celebration of the common man and national pride influenced the Romantic movement. Despite his short life, his legacy endures through annual Burns Suppers worldwide. His work is noted for its musicality, emotional range, and unpretentious voice. Burns remains a central figure in Scottish literature and a symbol of cultural identity.

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