Clarinda, Mistress of my soul by Robert Burns (facsimile), 24 January 1788
Key details
- Archive number
- NTS/02/25/BRN/02/156
- Alt. number
- 3.6391
- Date
- 24 December 1788
- On display
- Yes
- Creator
- Burns, Robert (Author)
- Archive number
- NTS/02/25/BRN/02/156
- Alt. number
- 3.6391
- Date
- 24 December 1788
- On display
- Yes
- Creator
- Burns, Robert (Author)
Description
Clarinda, Mistress of my soul by Robert Burns (facsimile), 24 January 1788, 4 four-line verses, Begins "Clarinda, Mistress of my soul". Framed.
Robert’s description of Clarinda as ‘the fair Sun of all her sex’ was as much a compliment to her as a description of the fact that her married status and high social standing placed her out of his reach.
Archive information
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Robert Burns, collection of poems and songs
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- Clarinda, Mistress of my soul by Robert Burns (facsimile), 24 January 1788