Robert Burns in Your Pocket Hardcover – July 9, 2009

Good book I enjoyed it

Robert Burns in Your Pocket is a fun book to read anytime you have a few minutes to spare. It has a brief biography of Burns, a very nice selection of his poems, and a glossary of translations of Scots dialect words. Each poem has an introduction of a few sentences to provide you with the background, or setting, or circumstances that provided the inspiration for the poem. The translation of Scots dialect works makes it possible to read and understand what Burns is saying without destroying the rhyme and rhythm of Burns' original work. If you are familiar with Burns' poetry, this book is a handy consolidation of some of his best work. If you are not familiar with Robbie Burns' works, you will find in this book poems about love, politics, humor, and patriotism that evoke emotions in you that you may have long forgotten. First, his poetry is easy to understand. You don't have to try to figure out what he must have meant in a poem. Second, he speaks from the heart and holds nothing back. He never met a woman is didn't fall in love with. He is forever passionate about the cause of Scottish independence.

it is a good little book but i did hope for a deeper understanding of the man....It sits on my desk and from time to time i pick it up and slip into the verses of his writings

Delightful little book purchased for a friend's birthday. Her late husband's name was Robert Burns. She keeps it displayed to remember him and enjoy the little memento.

Very good quality and nice material. Especially like the translation into modern English in the back. Wish the book had an illustration of Burns.

Who could not enjoy a little Robbie Burns? If I were Robert Burns I could come up with more words but I am not. Sorry.

burns in your pocketi am very pleased with this book which give a compendium of the great bards works and includes a short background history

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If you love Robbie Burns, this is a great reference to some of his greatest works and a brief biography to keep close to your heart!

Being a Scot the poetry of Rabbie Burns has always been a part of my life.I sang the songs--

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