Neilson, William Allan 1869-1946 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Robert Burns: How To Know Him" by William Allan Neilson is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns, detailing his upbringing, struggles, relationships, and literary achievements. It aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Burns as both an artist and a man. The opening of the book sets the stage for Burns' life, beginning with a reference to an autobiographical letter he wrote to Doctor John Moore, which reveals his self-awareness and emotional depth. It covers Burns' humble beginnings as the son of a farmer, the impact of his father's education on him, and his early interests in literature and poetry. The narrative introduces elements of his character, highlighting his sensitive, passionate nature and the formative experiences that shaped his poetic voice. The passage also hints at themes of struggle and aspiration that will likely be further explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-05-14 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18388 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18388 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133429.0 18388