Today Scots around the world and their friends celebrate the birth of the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert (Robbie) Burns, born on 25 January 1759. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in Scottish, although much of his writing is also in English. He also wrote in standard English, and in these writings his political or civil commentary is often at its bluntest. Burns is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic Movement, and after his death he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism, and a cultural icon in Scotland and among the Scottish Diaspora around the world. Celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature. In 2009 he was chosen as the greatest Scot by the Scottish public in a vote run by Scottish television channel STV. As well as making original compositions, Burns also collected folk songs from across Scotland, often revising or adapting them. His poem (and song) Auld Lang Syne is often sung at Hogmanay (the last day of the year), and Scots Wha Hae served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of the country! Burns clubs have been founded worldwide, what are you up to tonight – eating Haggis? Isnt this Goldwork by one of our Certificate RSN students just a delight - so clever!
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 10:30:00 +0000
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