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Robert Burns

1759–1796

1 series 2 books in order 1 standalone book

Robert Burns (1759–1796), also known as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. He wrote mainly in Scots, also in English and a light Scots dialect, and in standard English for blunt political or civil commentary. Considered a pioneer of Romanticism, he inspired founders of liberalism and socialism, and in 2009 was voted the Greatest Scot by the Scottish public via STV.

Born
1759
Known for
Harvard Classics

Series by Robert Burns

Harvard Classics

26 books in order · 1882–1999

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Robert Burns written?

We list 2 books by Robert Burns across 1 series, published between 1791–1999 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Robert Burns's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Virgil's Æneid.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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