Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796) was a Scottish poet.

He was familiar with Scottish folk songs and ancient legends since he was a child, and he collected and organized folk songs, mainly writing in Scottish. The poems he wrote were influenced by folk songs, were popular, smooth, easy to sing, and were widely circulated among the people. He was considered a national poet.

Excellent poems include "The Tree of Freedom" praising the French Revolution;"The Scot" praising the national heroes who resisted British aggression and called on the people to fight for freedom;"Auld Lang Syne";"Address To a Haggis", etc.

Famous lyrical poems include "Red Roses","Plateau Mary","Past Times", etc.

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