โ Scribed by Burns, Robert;Smith, Donald
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The six months that Robert Burns spent in Edinburgh, between the Aryshire years and the short-lived maturity in Dumfries, were an intense time in the life of a poet who became a Scottish hero. Burns is an icon, but he is a flawed one. The great bard was fond of drink, women and over familiar with Edinburgh's underworld. He was often conflicted with crippling self-doubt about his talents and bitter about his place in society. During his short time in Edinburgh, Burns had dealings with the infamous Deacon Brodie; was struck by inspiration and failed by his muse; and, fell in love wit.;Author Bio; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Dedication; Quotes; Author's Preface; Edinburgh -- December 1829; Edinburgh -- October 1787 to New Year 1788 -- The Journal; Edinburgh -- January 1788 -- A History of Myself; Edinburgh -- January 1788 -- An Account of the Life of Nancy MacLehose; Edinburgh -- January to March 1788 -- The Journal; Edinburgh -- Fourth Day of November 1788 -- Deposition of the Last Wishes of Jenny Clow, Formerly a Serving Maid; Luath.
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The six months that Robert Burns spent in Edinburgh, between the Aryshire years and the short-lived maturity in Dumfries, were an intense time in the life of a poet who became a Scottish hero. Burns is an icon, but he is a flawed one. The great bard was fond of drink, women and over familiar with Ed
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