1857 ENORMOUS 1ed Robert Burns Soldier's Return FOLIO Faed ART Scottish Poetry

  

Robert Burns Soldier's Return FOLIO Faed ART Scottish Poetry. Robert Burns was one of the most important Scottish poets and lyricists. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic Movement and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature.

One of Burns' most famous poems is' The Soldier's Return' - a poem of the heroes of war, their experiences, their loves, and their recognition. This 1857 edition is an enormous folio with full-page engravings of the art of John Faed. [Edinburgh]: For the members of the Royal Association for the promotion of the fine arts in Scotland, 1857. Collation: Complete with all pages. Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure. 17in X 12in (43cm x 30.5cm).