[Commonplace book], 1859-1860.

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[Commonplace book], 1859-1860.

1859-1860

https://search.library.yale.edu/catalog/7041379

Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of about 300 primarily sentimental original verses on such subjects as memories, parting, sorrow, love, and music. Titles include The lost star; Sorrow no more; Flowers on the grave; Sally, a negro song; and True friendship. The volume also includes several poetic tributes to Robert Burns, as well as numerous poems written in imitation of a Scottish dialect. Also in the collection are several humorous and lighthearted poems, such as Tooth-ache and love; and Puling lovers. Many poems are annotated with the periodicals in which they were published. Dos-a-dos appear several longer religious poems titled The tears of the Magdalene; Jesus in affliction; and The prodigal. The volume also includes pages from a printed sentimental poem titled The monomaniac, annotated, "Printed by Robert Ward New Castle 1848."

1 v. (312 p.) ; 17 x 11 cm.

eng, Latn

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8025059

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Robson, J. P.

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Burns, Robert, 1759-1796

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Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He 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. ...