Next work: Poetical Inscription, for An Altar to Independence at Kerroughtree, the Seat of Mr Heron, written in summer 1795 This is a poem by Robert Burns. It was written in 1791 and is read here by ...

The cultural, emotional, and sensory aspects of the human experience are reflected by food as an effective metaphor in literature. Let’s read some pastoral style poetry that will describe the dishes ...

In literature, food is a powerful symbol that reflects the complex aspects of human life, including culture, emotions, and sensory experiences. Now, let’s enjoy short and clever pastoral style poems ...

Gilbert Burns in his edition of his brother's poetry cast doubt on the authenticity of this poem but the renowned Burns scholar James Kinsley later proved that it was indeed written by Burns. The ...