The Burns Supper
eBook - ePub

The Burns Supper

A Comprehensive History

  1. 640 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Burns Supper

A Comprehensive History

About this book

When did Burns Suppers start?
Why is it celebrated all over the world?
Who can join in the fun?

Spanning the history of the phenomenon, from the year of its creation in 1801 to the present day, this book offers you everything you need to know about the Burns Supper, and the poet for whom it is held every year. From the origins of the custom to its modern day interpretations, from the rituals and traditions to the fun and fellowship, this first full-length study of the unique annual celebration of Scotland's national poet answers every question you can think of, along with every one you can't.

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Information

Publisher
Luath Press
Year
2019
Print ISBN
9781912147786
eBook ISBN
9781912387564
Topic
History
Subtopic
Social History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Abbreviations
  8. List of Tables
  9. Introduction
  10. Part One: The Creation and Growth of the Burns Supper
  11. Part Two: The Elements of the Burns Supper
  12. Appendices
  13. Bibliography
  14. Endnotes

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