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1815 The Works Of Robert Burns Vol. II Antique Leather Scottish Poetry Book

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1815 The Works Of Robert Burns Vol. II Antique Leather Scottish Poetry Book

The Works Of Robert Burns With An Account Of His Life, And A Criticism On His Writings, To Which Are Prefixed Some Observations On The Character And Condition Of The Scottish Peasantry.
In 4 Volumes - This Being Volume 2 Only
Printed For Gale & Fenner: London 1815

"The Works of Robert Burns, with an account of his life and a criticism on his writings, represents one of the most substantial early nineteenth-century efforts to present Burns not only as a national poet but as a serious literary figure worthy of sustained critical attention. Issued in four volumes, this 1815 London edition reflects the growing posthumous reputation of Burns as the authentic voice of Scotland, combining his poetry and songs with biographical and critical material that sought to explain both the man and the social world from which his work emerged. Volume II continues this project by presenting a significant body of Burns's correspondence and literary output, revealing the emotional intensity, intellectual curiosity, and personal struggles that shaped his writing.

The inclusion of letters alongside poems offers a deeply human portrait of Burns, illuminating his relationships, political views, artistic ambitions, and declining health during the final years of his life. These personal documents lend immediacy and poignancy to the volume, particularly as they move toward his final correspondence, written only weeks before his death in 1796. The accompanying critical framework reflects early nineteenth-century literary sensibilities, interpreting Burns through the lens of moral character, genius, and national identity, while the prefatory observations on the Scottish peasantry situate his work within the broader cultural and social fabric of rural Scotland.

Printed for Gale & Fenner in London in 1815, this is Volume II only from the four-volume set, attractively bound in period leather with marbled endpapers and complete as issued for this volume. As an early collected edition produced at a formative stage in Burns scholarship, it holds enduring appeal as both a literary and historical artefact. This volume will particularly appeal to collectors of Romantic-era literature, admirers of Robert Burns, and readers interested in early biographical and critical interpretations of one of Scotland's most influential poets."

General wear to covers and spine as shown. Binding is strong with secure covers and no loose pages. No inscriptions. Pages with pleasant age toning etc. A nice early edition Burns work in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 13.5cm x 8.5cm x 3cm - 467 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Original Leather Bindings", "Volume 2 Of A 4 Volume Set"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear to covers and spine as shown. Binding is strong with secure covers and no loose pages. No inscriptions. Pages with pleasant age toning etc. A nice early edition Burns work in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Robert Burns
Publisher: Gale & Fenner: London
Year Printed: 1815
Sub-subject: Robert Burns