Oxford Edition of the Works of Robert Burns
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V. 1. Commonplace Books, Tour Journals, And Miscellaneous Prose / Edited By Nigel Leask -- V. 2. The Scots Musical Museum, Part One, Introduction And Text / Edited By Murray Pittock -- V. 3. The Scots Musical Museum, Part Two, Notes And Appendices / Edited By Murray Pittock -- V. 4. Robert Burns's Songs For George Thomson / Edited By Kirsteen Mccue. General Editor: Gerard Carruthers. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.
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THE THESIS
This multi-volume collection investigates the complete literary and musical output of Robert Burns to establish a definitive, scholarly record of his work. The editorial team, led by general editor Gerard Carruthers, utilizes rigorous archival research and historical contextualization to present Burns's prose, songs, and journals. By organizing these primary sources into thematic volumes, the collection provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the cultural and linguistic landscape of 18th-century Scotland.
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What You Will Find
- Comprehensive transcriptions of Commonplace Books and Tour Journals.
- Detailed analysis and annotated texts of The Scots Musical Museum.
- Scholarly documentation of Robert Burns's collaborative songs for George Thomson.
- Extensive bibliographical references and critical indexes for academic research.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and literary historians regard this edition as the definitive reference for the study of Robert Burns. Experts frequently note the academic density of the prose and the meticulous nature of the annotations provided by the editorial team.
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Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199683875
ISBN-13:
9780199683871
Poetry
History
Biography
Scottish literature
Literary Criticism
Reference
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