The most highly acclaimed modern biography of Scotland's most famous poet reissued for the 250th anniversary.
Ian McIntyre was Controller of BBC Radio 3 for nine years and is a former associate editor of The Times. He is also the author of Hester: The remarkable life of Dr Johnson's 'Dear Mistress', also published by Constable, as well as biographies of Joshua Reynolds, Garrick and the BBC's first Director-General, John Reith. He still broadcasts and is a regular contributor to The Times.
The biography of Burns.If you read Burns, then buy this. If you don't read Burns, then start. - EconomistMcIntyre transports you absolutely into the world of his subject. A shrewd, clear, comprehensive and wonderfully readable portrait of Burns as fallible man and gifted poet. - Financial TimesThis biography is a major achievement, not least because the author has managed something not usually the norm in Burns scholarship - impartiality. This is a remarkable book. - Daily Mail
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