Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns

Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns (1759 – 1796)   Robert Burns is often referred to as ‘Scotland’s Bard’. A prolific writer of poetry and songs, he is perhaps most famous, outside of Scotland, for that New Year’s eve favourite ‘Auld Lang Syne’. The song sung (very badly in most cases) across the world at midnight on December…

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An Opera House vocabulary

The Opera House vocabulary Here are some of the words used in the poem. Their meaning, as stated here, is in relation to the poem. Some of the words can have different meanings when used in a different context.   to jar – jolt or bump fluted – having decorative grooves poise – calm, dignified…

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