02358cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000030001122450032001422640051001743000047002253360026002723370026002983380036003245000031003605080076003915201401004675340045018686530047019136530054019608560042020149863UtSlPG20260610133236.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBurns, Robert,d1759-179614aThe Letters of Robert Burns 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-01  aProduced by Charles Franks, Debra Storr and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Letters of Robert Burns" by Robert Burns, selected and arranged with an introduction by J. Logie Robertson, is a collection of personal correspondence crafted during the late 18th century. This volume showcases Burns's prolific writing outside of his renowned poetry, capturing his honest reflections on life, love, and the human experience. It brings to light the personal thoughts of the renowned Scottish poet, revealing the depth of his character and relationships, often overlooked in favor of his poetic works.  The opening of the collection presents an introduction that outlines the significance of Burns's letters, emphasizing how they rival his poetry in revealing his wit, sentimentality, and intellect. It notes that Burns's correspondence spans nearly sixteen years, addressing a wide variety of recipients from friends to notable figures, unveiling a rich tapestry of his emotions and thoughts. The introduction showcases several excerpts where Burns candidly expresses his feelings of love, reflective of his complex inner life, and reveals his struggles with societal expectations and personal aspirations. Through these letters, readers gain insight into the man behind the myth, as well as his progressive ideas on love and morality, making it a treasure trove for those interested in the personal side of this literary figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBurns, Robert, 1759-1796 -- Correspondence  aPoets, Scottish -- 18th century -- Correspondence40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9863