Robert Burns Love Poem: "A Red, Red Rose"
Robert Burns, a poor man, an educated man, and a ladies man, is representative of Scotland, much
like whisky, haggis, bagpipes, and kilts.
He lived a life shortened by rheumatic heart disease, 17591796, but his...
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Robert Burns Love Poem: "A Red, Red Rose"
Robert Burns, a poor man, an educated man, and a ladies man, is representative of Scotland, much
like whisky, haggis, bagpipes, and kilts.
He lived a life shortened by rheumatic heart disease, 17591796, but his life journey through poverty, informal education, disappointed love, nationalism, and
literary and financial success can be identified by all Scots and common men the world over.
He has
become almost a national symbol of all things Scottish.
His life is like a love story with a happy
ending.
The Poet, Robert Burns
Robert Burns s family raised seven children on sparse, rented farmland on the west coast of
Scotland.
The family cottage still stands as a proud tourist attraction.
The family farm was not
successful and the family moved from farm to farm.
Life on the farm in western Scotland was harsh
and Robert worked long hours with his father.
Burn s father recognized the value of education and he managed to hire a local teacher to
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