Robert Burns Selected Poems & Songs - Folio Society - Poetry - 2015 1st ed - VGC

$ 35.38

Illustrator: Kit Russell Language: English Place of Publication: London Binding: Fine Binding Publisher: Folio Society Author: Robert Burns Country of Origin: United Kingdom Year Printed: 2015 Subject: Literature & Fiction Topic: Poetry Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Luxury Edition

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Robert Burns Selected Poems & Songs - Folio Society - Poetry - 2015 1st ed - VGC. Robert Burns hols cult status in Scotland, where he is widely celebrated as the national poet, but his influence extends far beyond Scottish borders. This Folio edition includes many of Burns’s best-loved works, from ‘To a Louse’ and ‘A Man’s a Man for a’ That’, to ‘Tam o’ Shanter’ and ‘A Red, Red Rose’, alongside lesser-known poems and songs. Robert Burns: Selected Poems & Songs. Introduced by John Burnside. 11 integrated images printed in 2 colours throughout by Kit Russell. Quarter-bound in cloth with paper sides, printed with a design by Kit Russell. 208p. 8¾x5½in. Robert Burns hols cult status in Scotland, where he is widely celebrated as the national poet, but his influence extends far beyond Scottish borders. Every 25th January his songs are chanted by Burns Night revellers the world over; his poems are taught to Russian schoolchildren, while ‘Auld Lang Syne’ once formed the basis of the Korean national anthem. This Folio edition includes many of Burns’s best-loved works, from ‘To a Louse’ and ‘A Man’s a Man for a’ That’, to ‘Tam o’ Shanter’ and ‘A Red, Red Rose’, alongside lesser-known poems and songs. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help. All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Cullman, Alabama.