![]() ![]() He was an extremely bright student, mastering Shakespeare, current poets, French, Latin, philosophy, politics, geography, theology, and mathematics. Life on the farm in western Scotland was harsh and Robert worked long hours with his father.īurn's father recognized the value of education and he managed to hire a local teacher to tutor Robert. The family farm was not successful and the family moved from farm to farm. The family cottage still stands as a proud tourist attraction. Robert Burns's family raised seven children on sparse, rented farmland on the west coast of Scotland. His life is like a love story with a happy ending. ![]() ![]() He has become almost a national symbol of all things Scottish. He lived a life shortened by rheumatic heart disease, 1759-1796, but his life journey through poverty, informal education, disappointed love, nationalism, and literary and financial success can be identified by all Scots and common men the world over. Robert Burns, a poor man, an educated man, and a ladies' man, is representative of Scotland, much like whisky, haggis, bagpipes, and kilts. ![]()
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