Burns and His School
Burns and His School by Charles Kingsley is a book that explores the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Burns' poetry, his influence on Scottish culture, and his legacy as one of the most important figures in Scottish literature.
By Charles Kingsley · Genre: Biography, History, Literary Criticism · 19,568 words
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{127} North British Review, No. XXXI. -- 1. -- "Elliott's Poems. " London, 1833. -- 2. "Poems of Robert Nicoll. " Third Edition. Edinburgh, 1843. -- 3. "Life and Poems of John Bethune. " London, 1841. -- 4. "Memoirs of Alexander Bethune. " By W. M'Combie. Aberdeen, 1845. -- 5. "Rhymes and Recollections of a Handloom Weaver. " By William Thorn, of Inverury. Second Edition, London, 1845. -- 6. "The Purgatory of Suicides. " By Thomas Cooper. London, 1845. -- 7. "The Book of Scottish Song. " By Alexander Whitelaw. Edinburgh, 1848.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Literary Criticism
- Length: 19,568 words
- Structure: 1 section, 163 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Biography — This book is a biography of Robert Burns, providing details about his personal life and career.
- History — Another viable genre is history, since the narrative offers insight about the historical context during the time Robert Burns lived.
- Literary Criticism — As it discusses the work of Robert Burns and his contemporaries, 'Burns and His School' can be considered as literary criticism.
Tags
poetry · Scottish literature · Romanticism · biography · literary criticism · cultural history · 19th century · folk traditions · social commentary · national identity · influence · education