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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, February 19, 1859, 2.
Electronic Source Available
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."