Robert Burns
Poems, Songs and Legacy
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Topics Covered- The cultural reputation of Robert Burns as patriot, lover, and man of the people
- Robert Burns as poet and songwriter
- Major works such as ‘Scots Wha Hae’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘A Man’s a Man’, ‘The Vision’, and ‘Auld Lang Syne’
- The commemoration of Burns in material culture
- The international celebrity and legacy of Burns
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 5 ratings |
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| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 20 (223 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | University of Glasgow, The University of Glasgow via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Catriona Macdonald, Gerard Carruthers, Ronnie Young, Pauline Mackay, Moira Hansen, Carol Baraniuk |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
| Tags | Literature |
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called to mind frequently
I always liked Burn's poetry a lot--one of the few poets called to mind frequently, but didn't realize just how popular he was, and still is, around the world.
remained wildly popular among
Doesn't please the critics so much for some reason, but has remained wildly popular among the people, and not just in British Empire lands.
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very nice course
Very nice course on Burns, his works, and his legacy.
attention from critics
Its kind of amazing --considering the lack of attention from critics.
especially appreciated
Especially appreciated the links to all the performances of his songs.
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another area
I didn't think of him as a song writer, but that's another area in which Burns was highly influential.
been studied
I just wish that the course was a little longer and that more of Burns' works could have been studied.
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 5 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 20 (223 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | University of Glasgow, The University of Glasgow via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Catriona Macdonald, Gerard Carruthers, Ronnie Young, Pauline Mackay, Moira Hansen, Carol Baraniuk |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
| Tags | Literature |
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