229 years ago today, on July 21, 1796 (June 17, 1796 in the lunar calendar), the Scottish poet Robert Burns passed away. Robert Burns (January 25, 1759-July 21, 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 "Freedom Tree" praising the French Revolution; "The Scotsman" praises the national heroes who resisted British aggression and calls on the people to fight for freedom;"AuldLang Syne";"AddressToaHaggis" and others. Famous lyrical poems include "Red Roses","Plateau Mary","Past Times", etc. Comments: Friendship lasts forever and forever. Many people are familiar with it.