Understanding Robert Burns: Verse, Explanation and Glossary

This is a very brave, and largely successful attempt to make Burns accessible to the English. For far too long the Scots have been keeping this massive original talent all to themselves. On the page you get the poem as written on one column, then a second column giving commentary and translation of individual words.The book would have benefitted from closer proof reading and clearer layout but these are minor annoyances compared to the pleasure it has given me.

A handy reference work but the print quality could be better.

This is a great book. Particularly useful for helping to do the poetry justice. The seller was amazing, accurate description and speedy delivery. Very pleased

Good reference book.

Excellent explanatory articles of the poems it contains. Makes understanding the archaic language easy. Well presented text and tidy format

great poems, explained wellwould definitely recommend it. good gift for a person who appreciates poetry, scots language, or social commentary..

An excellent book. I appreciate not only the translation of words but also the explanation of the poem.