The political and civil criticism found in the poetry of Robert
Burns has influenced readers for over two centuries. The emotional
impact reached high levels when the poems were read by people who
have lost their liberty, prisoners in HMP Kilmarnock. From the city
which gave birth to Burns’ first poetry volume, a workshop within
prison led to new inspired creations according to different
personal backgrounds. Independence in these new poems is desired
not only for Scotland, but also for contemporary slaves, war
victims and immigrants. On a personal level, independence from
substances and mental illness is also at stake; because the worst
enemy often fought against, is our own self. This collection
includes the original sources of inspiration, beloved poems by
Burns. Among them, To a Mouse, A Man’s A Man for A’ That, and
Tree of Liberty. The poems are accompanied by images of Burns’
manuscripts and paintings from the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
A moving and impressive collection from independent minds being
nostalgic about the carefree past or wondering whether liberty was
ever acquired.
General
Imprint: |
Luath Press Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2013 |
First published: |
2013 |
Editors: |
Kevin Williamson
|
Dimensions: |
209 x 135 x 6mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
84 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-910021-00-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-910021-00-8 |
Barcode: |
9781910021002 |
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