Reading poems and songs by robert burns is a fascinating journey into a linguistic landscape that is like english, but also extremely different. One of just 12 robert burns first editions in private hands has been bought as an investment by. Written chiefly in scots, burns poetry and songs have the power to surprise, entertain and touch your heart. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50 %, and make it harder to find a buyer. I have retained original spellingand all of its inconsistencieswherever is was feasible to do so, and by feasible i mean i made slight alterations to conform with modern grammatical expectations when not to do so would have likely caused confusion in a simple unreferenced reading of. Robert burns has 367 books on goodreads with 39425 ratings. I would have rated a best of edition 4, maybe even 5 stars. Discover more about burns with our pick of the best robert burns poems. Affectionately known as the ploughman poet, his verses stand as a fitting testament to scotlands proud literary history. Facsimile of the kilmarnock edition of burns poems 1786 by.
Exhibited under a new plan of arrangement, and preceded by a life of the author and a complete glossary. Isbn 9781236476289 9781236476289 softcover, 2012 sylvander and clarinda. The poetry of robert burns born in ayrshire in 1759, robert burns is scotlands national bard. Buy a cheap copy of poems and songs book by robert burns. With the publication of his first book of poems in 1786, robert burnsthe twenty sevenyearold son of a. The burning book poem by edwin arlington robinson poem hunter. The love letters of robert burns and agnes mlehose. This edition offers to the student and general reader a complete and authoritative text of all burns s acknowledged work, and of poems reasonably attributed to him. This poem was published by world poetry movement into the book, stars in our hearts. The poems and songs of robert burns little leather library by burns, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Robert burns books in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. A first edition copy of robert burns poems dating from 1786 has sold for. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Poems, chiefly in the scottish dialect by burns, robert.
Known as the kilmarnock edition it is one of only twelve copies still in private hands. You will need our shelfmark to consult a book if you visit the library. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We sell both scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on all subjects.
Rare books by robert burns, including first editions, copies in fine bindings, and. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Unless specified, the books author is robert burns. The title is actually the poetic works of robert burns,a portrait appears inside,with tissue paper page,and the book has several illustrations. Robert burns, born january 25, 1759, alloway, ayrshire, scotlanddied july 21, 1796, dumfries, dumfriesshire, national poet of scotland, who wrote lyrics and songs in scots and in english.
Poems chiefly in the scottish dialect the kilmarnock burns 1786 facsimile edition 1927. I see it was printed in india, on what i assume was thinish indian paper, but this a little quibble. A list of poems by robert burns born in alloway, scotland, on january 25, 1759, robert burns was the author of poems, chiefly in the scottish dialect 1786 and tam o shanter 1795. Buy the complete poems and songs of robert burns by robert burns isbn. Five fascinating facts about robert burns interesting. The book is intact with no pages torn,no missing pages,and no writing in book,save. My love is like a red, red rose 1st stanza in 1st line my love is like the melody 1st stanza in 3rd line the poet imagine. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, isbn. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. His scotchenglish, at times light, at others heavy, unmistakably bears the imprint of his land and culture. If you enjoyed this literary trivia, we recommend our book crammed full of 3,000 years of interesting bookish facts, the secret library.
For book collectors, by far his most important publication is the 240page kilmarnock poems, chiefly in the scottish dialect, published in 1786 in an edition of just over 600 copies. Tartan has some unraveling as seen in the picture adds to the charm of this adorable little song book. A booklovers journey through curiosities of history, available now from michael omara books. Find poems, chiefly in the scottish dialect by burns, robert at biblio. Rare books by about robert burns national library of scotland. Feb 02, 2011 i have a book of robert burnss poems 1900 by thomas y crowell companyinside it is written that it was presented to the board of deacons at the first congregational church in st louis missouri in june 1932 by xxxxx xxxxx, ministeris it of any value. Complete poems and songs of robert burns robert burns on. The academy of american poets is the largest membershipbased nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting american. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Miniature antique book burns songs tartan covered 1920s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
We offer a full money back guarantee and post out the next working day. Antique c1884 robert burns poet fine leather book poems robbie burns night. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Inscription on inside cover dates book around late 1920s. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Jun 18, 2012 the selected poems of robert burns published by thomas y. Apr 09, 2012 although i,knew of quite a few of the poems and songs, this book was a revelation. This classic james barke edition of burns s poems and songs was first published in.
This is a very fat book,with 584 pages,and a memoir is included,along with the poetry,correspondence and notes of burns. It was a semi finalist for their competition in 2011. This huge difference in value is largely due to the fact that more than 90% of dust jackets are destroyed, either deliberately or due to their ephemeral and fragile nature. It has a brief biography of burns, a very nice selection of his poems, and a glossary of translations of scots dialect words. This will typically sell higher in an antique shop, vintage book stores or private sale compared to an auction. Find the complete works of robert burns by burns, robert at biblio. Robert burns the poem use simile imagery with word like to compare the poet love with red rose and melody. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. Poems songs by robert burns, first edition abebooks. Robert burns 25 january 1759 21 july 1796, also known familiarly as rabbie burns, the national bard, bard of ayrshire and the ploughman poet and various other names and epithets, was a scottish poet and lyricist. Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that is being offered. But far from all of his poems are that good, and after a while, even read at small doses, the poems in complete edition get too repetitive and formulaic.
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Brown faux leather boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine and gilt decorative scrolling on spine and front board. What is the value of a copy of selected poems of burns. Collected poems of john donne world public library. Robert burns 17591796, more familiarly rabbie burns, is widely recognised as scotlands national bard. Complete works of robert burns first edition raptis rare books. May 01, 2012 this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. If you self pub, places such as amazon will print a book as low as 24 pages, so if your poetry is an epic poem it can be almost 1.
Please contact us for details on condition of available copies of the book. Illustrated with 60 fine etchings and wood cuts, maps and facsimilies. Jul 09, 2009 robert burns in your pocket is a fun book to read anytime you have a few minutes to spare. Representative poems of robert burns with carlyles essay 1897 book hanson ginn.
Poems robert burns vintage everymans library book 1946 hardback scottish poetry. I have a book of robert burnss poems 1900 by thomas y crowell companyinside it is written that it was presented to the board of deacons at the first congregational church in st louis missouri in june 1932 by xxxxx xxxxx, ministeris it of any value. Front hinges and first few pages are loose, but book is still nicely intact and attractive. The poetical works of robert burns by burns, robert.
Typically books of poems with 1 page per poem are around 2530 pages long, however i have seen books that are longer than 50 poems. Burns has some great poems and songs, which can be witty, positive, sad or funny. Robert burnss most popular book is poems and songs. Colonial survival in the thirteenthcentury kingdom of valencia princeton legacy library by burns, robert ignatius and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Robert burns famous works if your only encounter with robert burns is singing auld lang syne at the bells on hogmanay, then youve landed on the right page. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on. This was followed by the edinburgh edition of about. Dec 15, 2008 the collection, which runs to 25 pages, is made up of letters burns sent to his friend, the edinburgh lawyer robert ainslie, between 1787 and 1789, as well as two poems. The complete works of robert burns by burns, robert. He was also famous for his amours and his rebellion against orthodox religion and morality.
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