About the book
January 25, 2009, marks the 250th anniversary of Burns’s birth. It will be a huge event around the world, not least across Canada. And we have the book!
Robert Burns (1759-1796) is part of your life. If you’ve ever given or received a romantic red rose, or talked about a \"do or die\" situation, or if you’ve sung \"Auld Lang Syne,\" you’re included.
Others celebrate this ploughman poet with an eye for \"the lasses\" more directly. Every year, literally hundreds of thousands of Canadians, from coast to coast, go to Burns Suppers in January to celebrate his life. This year —2009 — will be the biggest ever, since it’s a 250th celebration of his birth.
CBC TV is joining with the BBC to produce three one-hour programmes on his life, all written and hosted by Andrew O’Hagan, who is now the authority on Burns. This is because this book, published by Canongate in 2008, has already become a classic, bringing Burns to ordinary readers. Because Burns was on the right side of history, against privilege and rank and for everyone getting a fair chance, he is beloved around the world — in Andrew O’Hagan’s words, he is \"the world’s greatest and most loveable poet.\"
Editions of A Night Out with Robert Burns
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780771017421
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771017414
- EBook
- ISBN 9781551993836
Read an Excerpt
January 25, 2009, marks the 250th anniversary of Burns’s birth. It will be a huge event around the world, not least across Canada. And we have the book!
Robert Burns (1759-1796) is part of your life. If you’ve ever given or received a romantic red rose, or talked about a \"do or die\" situation, or if you’ve sung \"Auld Lang Syne,\" you’re included.
Others celebrate this ploughman poet with an eye for \"the lasses\" more directly. Every year, literally hundreds of thousands of Canadians, from coast to coast, go to Burns Suppers in January to celebrate his life. This year —2009 — will be the biggest ever, since it’s a 250th celebration of his birth.
CBC TV is joining with the BBC to produce three one-hour programmes on his life, all written and hosted by Andrew O’Hagan, who is now the authority on Burns. This is because this book, published by Canongate in 2008, has already become a classic, bringing Burns to ordinary readers. Because Burns was on the right side of history, against privilege and rank and for everyone getting a fair chance, he is beloved around the world — in Andrew O’Hagan’s words, he is \"the world’s greatest and most loveable poet.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Night Out with Robert Burns about?
January 25, 2009, marks the 250th anniversary of Burns’s birth. It will be a huge event around the world, not least across Canada. And we have the book!
Robert Burns (1759-1796) is part of your life. If you’ve ever given or received a romantic red rose, or talked about a \"do or die\" situation, or if you’ve sung \"Auld Lang Syne,\" you’re included.
Others celebrate this ploughman poet with an eye for \"the lasses\" more directly. Every year, literally hundreds of thousands of Canadians, from coast to coast, go to Burns Suppers in January to celebrate his life. This year —2009 — will be the biggest ever, since it’s a 250th celebration of his birth.
CBC TV is joining with the BBC to produce three one-hour programmes on his life, all written and hosted by Andrew O’Hagan, who is now the authority on Burns. This is because this book, published by Canongate in 2008, has already become a classic, bringing Burns to ordinary readers. Because Burns was on the right side of history, against privilege and rank and for everyone getting a fair chance, he is beloved around the world — in Andrew O’Hagan’s words, he is \"the world’s greatest and most loveable poet.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Night Out with Robert Burns?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of A Night Out with Robert Burns?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780771017421
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Night Out with Robert Burns?
Robert Burns
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Night Out with Robert Burns is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780771017421) and paperback(ISBN 9780771017414) and ebook(ISBN 9781551993836)
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