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Underst ding ROBERT BURNS VERSE, EXPLANATION AND GLOSSARY George Scott Wilkie foreword by James Cosmo To a Mouse Wa,shddr,coworin,tim'mu burne. The poet ia doing hia uam#r co Oh, what a panic's in thy breutic! rr~rrdric dlirde rruc~re Thou need na start awa' sac hq tharhehunoinmuionof~it Wi bicker+' krttle! my-. I wad be lauh to rin an' k dwc b&b"k*dr=wuy/nm;~rb& Wi' murdering pattlel @=rdrprdckckmngr$o+ Understanding VERSE, EXPLANATION AND GLOSSARY How many times have you heard or read one of the wonderful poems of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns, and not completely understood it? For many readers of Burns, the beauty of his writing cannot be fully appreciated until the Lowland Scots used in much of Burns' poetry is translated and the meaning of every unfamiliar word made clear. When George Wilkie's first book, Select Works of Robert Bums was published in 1999 it was met with critical acclaim. Murdo Morrison (past President of the Burns Federation) described the book as, 'an absolute .S essential in the comprehension'of the work of Robert Burns.' 0 6 This revised and extended edition, with over 130poems, is a testament to the endearing popularity of Burns. Each poem is annotated with an explanation of its meaning with a glossary where necessary. Many of Burns' more famous poems I are included, such as Tam (YShanter and Holy Wdie's Prayer as well as some of f his more unusual works. Understanding Robert Burns finally allows the work of Burns to be read by any En@ speaker and is an essend primer to those coming to the bard fbr the first time. George Scott Wilkie became a fan of Burns as a Leith schoolboy and has retained this interest throughout adult life. He is retired and lives in a riverside village near Cambridge. UK:610 USA: $15 CANADA: $23.95 Understanding ROBERT BURNS VERSE, EXPLANATION AND GLOSSARY George Scott Wilkie NEIL WILSON PUBLISHING LIMITED + GLASGOW Thda m my son, Snun.fbr his help on the computer hnr. md to DianaFbcocklorpushqmeinmthcIirstedition First publishedin 2002 by Neil Wilson Publishing 3031The Penagrm Ccnm 36 Washington Smct GLASGOW G3 8AZ T& 0141-221-1117 lir:0141-221-5363 Email: [email protected] amw.narpco.uk AU mr acI+ the original arohof Roben Bum 0 George Scon W&e. UX)6 The mthor has dliahed his mod right m be iden&ed as the author of rhia work. A dopewrd for this book is adable fmm the British Libnry. Tv~~M in Jmson Dcdignedby Muk Blylraddrr Princed and bound in Great Briainby BiddluLtd, Kings Lynn, Norfolk Contents Foreword vii Scorch Drink Incroducrion ix To A Louse Handsome NelI 1 Love And Libercy - A Cantata 0Tibbie, I Hae Seen The Day 3 The Lass 0'Ballochmyle The Rigs 0' Barley 5 Adam Armour's Prayer The Lass Of Cessnock Banks 7 The Inventory A Prayer In The Prospect Of Death 9 To A Mountain Daisy I'Il Go And Be A Sodger 10 Second Epistle To Davie John Barleycorn: A Ballad 11 Epistle To A Young Friend The Death And Dying Lines Written On A Banknote Wishes Of Poor Mailie The Farewell Poor Malie's Elegy Reply To Trimming Epistle Remorse Received From A Tailor The Ruined Farmer My Hlghland Lassie, 0 Mary Morrison Epigram On Rough Roads Address To The Unco Guid To An Old Sweethean The Ronalds Of The hah The Gloomy Night Is Gach'ring Fast The Belles Of Mauchline On Meeting With Lord Daer Epistle To John Rankine Address To Edinburgh The Twa Herds; Or, Address To A Haggis The Holy TuLie Elegy On The Death Of Holy Willie's Prayer Robert Ruisseaw Epistle To J Lapraik The guidwife of Wauchope House, to Death And Doctor Hornbook Robert Burns, the Airshire Bard Second Epistle To J Lapraik The Guid W& Of Wauchope House, Welcome To A Bastarc Wean The Answer The Fornicator To Mr Mcadam Of Craigen-Gillan The Vision Lament For The Absence Man Was Made To Mourn Of William Creech - A Dirge Sonnet On William Creech Young Peggy Bonie Dundee To A Mouse To Symon Gray Episde To The Rev John Mcmath 0; Scaring Some Water-Fowl The Holy Fair In Loch Turk The Twa Dogs Epitaph For William Michie The Cotter's Saturday Night Where, Braving Winter's Angry Storms Halloween Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes The Auld Farmer's New-Years I'm O'er Young To Marry Yet Morning Sdutation To 0'That I Were Where Helm Lies His Auld Mare, Maggie The Birks Of Mldie A Rose-Bud By My Early Walk 200 Such A Parcel Of Rogues In A Nation Clarinda, Mistress Of My Soul 201 The Slave's Lament Verses To Clarinda 202 The Deil's Awa Wi Th' Exciseman Rattlin, Roarin Willie 203 Highland Mary Of A' The Aim The Wind Can Blaw 204 The Rights Of Woman Banks Of Nith 205 The Lea-Rig Tam Glen 206 The Tree Of Liberty Elegy On Captain Jessie ~WewHenderson 208 On The Commemoration A Mother's Lament 213 Of Rodney's Victory Auld Lang Syne 214 The Soldieis Return A Sonnet Upon Sonnets 216 Meg 0The Mill The Blue-Eyed Lassie 217 Whistle An' I'll Come The Silver Tassie 218 To You, My Lad Akon Water 219 Scots Wha Hae Kirk And State Excisemen 220 My Luve Is Like A Red,Red Rose The Wounded Hare 221 Behold The Hour, The Boat Arrive The Kirk's Alarm 222 You're Welcome, Wdie Stewart Beware 0'Bonie Ann 228 A Man's A Man For A'That John Anderson, My Jo 229 The Dumfries Volunteers Scots Prologue For Mrs Sueherland 230 How Cruel Are The Parents On The Birth Of A Posthumous Child 233 Address To The Toothache The Gowden Locks Of Anna 235 The Toad-eater Lament Of Mary Queen Of Scots 237 On Mamage The Selkirk Grace 239 Charlie, He's My Darling Tam 0' Shanm 240 The Lass That Made The Bed To Me To The Memory Of Had I The The Unfortunate Miss Burns 249 For The Sake 0'Somebody The Banks 0'Doon 250 Gude Wallace On Glenriddell's Fox The Henpecked Husband Breakng His Chain 251 Inscription To Miss Jessie Lewars Hughie Graham 254 Index of first lines Thou Gloomy December 2% Ae Fond Kiss 257 Bonie Wee Thing 258 Geordie - An Old Ballad 259 Bessy And Her Spinnin-Wheel 262 Country Lassie 264 W& Wastle 266 Foreword In the forerunner to this book, Select Works ofRobert Burns, George Wilkie displayed his comprehensive knowledge of the bard's works and his understanding of Bums as both man and poet. Understanding Robert Bums develops this idea, bringing the reader an easily accessible glossary with an interpretation of those verses that may be difficult to understand. For the newcomer to Bums, George will give invaluable insight into the works. The aficionado, too, will gain from the excellence of George's research. It gives me great pleasure to commend George Wilkie's book, Understanding Robert Burns, and I hope it brings you as much enjoyment as it has to me. James Cosmo James Cosmo is one of Scotland's most celebrated actors, and has starred in many film and television productions over the years, including rhe Inspeaor Rebus TV series and the Oscar-winning Bravehearc. He is also passionate about the works of Robm Burns. Introduction As January 25 approaches each year, thousands of people in countries all over the globe prepare to celebrate the life of Scotland's most famous son. The kilts are brought out and the sporrans and skean-dhus are given a polish. The speeches are rehearsed, the haggis is prepared along with the tames and the neeps, and, of course, a few wee drams will be consumed during the evening. The Bard's most popular works will be brought out, given an airing, and we'll hear what a lad he was for the lassies, and what a terrible fellow he was for fathering so many children by so many women. There'll be all sorts of scandalous stories regarding his private life that will be dressed up as the'1mmorta.I Memory', his life-style seemingly more important than his life's work. Then, at the end of the evening, everyone will go home feeling that they've had a great night and promptly forget about Robert Bums until the same time next year. They don't know what they're missing! Bums, in common with many other great figures in history, did indeed have a colourful and eventful life during his 37 short years upon this earth, his early demise due in no small part to the doctors of the time who believed that standing immersed in the freezing waters of the Solway Firth would benefit his failing health. But his lifestyle is not the reason for his everlasting fame. That is due simply to the wonderful legacy of poems and songs that he left to the world, and which most certainly deserve to be read more than once a year. Robert Bums was a man of vision. He believed absolutely in the equality of man, irrespective of privilege of rank or title. He detested cruelty and loved the g&s of nature. It is undeniable that Bums liked the company of women, but what is not generally recognised is that he was a strong advocate of women's rights, at a time when few men were. He despised fake piety and consequently was unpopular with the church as he mocked their preachers mercilessly.
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