1809 The Works of Robert Burns

Description

Leather Binding

The complete four volume sixth edition, published in 1809.

Illustrated with a frontispiece to Volume I.

A collection of the poetry of the Scots poet Robert Burns.

Robert Burns was an influential Scottish poet of the eighteenth century. He was a pioneer of the Romantic movement, and has remained a significant cultural icon in Scotland.

His best known poem is 'Auld Land Syne', which is sung at Hogmanay.

A fifth volume was later issued.

With two pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume IV.

With a half title to volumes I-III. Volume IV does not have a half title.

Also with an account of his life, a criticism of his writings, and some observations on the character and condition of the Scottish peasantry.