Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect
Book • 1786
Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, first published in 1786, is a seminal work by Robert Burns that captures the essence of Scottish life and culture through poems like 'Halloween', 'The Twa Dogs', and 'The Cotter's Saturday Night'.
The collection includes a glossary of Scottish words, highlighting Burns' commitment to preserving his native dialect.
The book was a significant milestone in Burns' career, establishing him as a prominent figure in Scottish literature.
The collection includes a glossary of Scottish words, highlighting Burns' commitment to preserving his native dialect.
The book was a significant milestone in Burns' career, establishing him as a prominent figure in Scottish literature.
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Mentioned as Robert Robbie Burns' first collection that set him on the way to worldwide fame.
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