Robert Burns: Colonial histories and contested legacies
Dr Arun Sood (University of Exeter) takes a look at Scotland’s role in the history of empire and colonialism.
Memorialisation and legacy
Burns’s popularity, not only in Scotland but across the world, is extraordinary – his characteristic ability to express an idea in just a few lines or words has inspired many people.
Myths and folklore
Burns intertwined much of his work with Scotland’s traditions and folklore. His poems often reflect themes from events deeply rooted in Scottish cultural history.
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