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The English Prize Poem [Ode on the Centenary of Burns]

Craig, Isa. "The English Prize Poem [Ode on the Centenary of Burns]." New-York Saturday Press. (1859-2-19).
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Type
newspaper
Genre
poetry
Abstract

To commemorate the 100th birthday of English poet Robert Burns, the author reflects on Burns' life by portraying him as a man of the field who made great sacrifices. His gift for writing poetry and his tragic death immortalized his legacy as a "King for all."