Dive into the works of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns with this comprehensive glossary, written by prominent Burns scholar John Cuthbertson. The Complete Glossary to the Poetry and Prose of Robert Burns provides definitions of obscure Scottish words and phrases found in Burns's works, helping readers fully appreciate the beauty and depth of his poetry and prose. With over three thousand illustrations from English literature, this book also shows how Burns drew inspiration from a wide range of literary sources. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.