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The Story Of Burns And Highland Mary

The Story Of Burns And Highland Mary

Munro, Archibald

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1163593826
ISBN13: 9781163593820
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Burns and Highland Mary is a biographical book written by Archibald Munro about the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns and his relationship with his lover, Mary Campbell. The book provides a detailed account of their romance, which began in 1785 when Burns met Mary while working as a farmer in the Scottish Highlands. The couple fell deeply in love and planned to marry, but tragically, Mary died of typhus in 1786 before they could make their union official. Munro's book explores the impact of Mary's death on Burns and his subsequent poetry, which often referenced their relationship and his grief over her passing. The author also delves into the historical and cultural context of Burns' life, shedding light on the social and political climate of 18th-century Scotland. The Story of Burns and Highland Mary is a well-researched and engaging read for anyone interested in Scottish history, literature, or romantic tragedy. Munro's writing style is accessible and informative, making the book suitable for both casual readers and scholars alike. Overall, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and loves of one of Scotland's most celebrated poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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