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"Burns was the greatest English-language poet who ever lived "
A great poet, agreed. But lets not carried away, eh? He may be a personal favourite, smashing. But the academic world agrees that Shakespeare was the greatest poet of the English language, who ever lived. Others say Milton. Its a two horse race, and that is the truth.
Poetry is usually eclectic enough for the reader to be able to take it as he or she likes it. That's what makes it poetry.
I can't stand the poetry of Shakespeare or of Milton; each had a good grasp of the mechanics of the language, but that's not what makes a poem good in my eyes. It is impossible to pinpoint who is the greatest poet by some technical standard because we're talking about POETRY, not laying pipe.
"Greatest poet" is an opinion. I say Burns, you say Milton, we're both right.
Hmmm. Point taken. Who wants to rip the throat out of a Nightingale? The Twelve Bar Scale does not make the Blues, either. I understand that, but never let it be said that the Bard, Milton or Keats had no feeling........Their poetry will prove you wrong time and again. I note that you are an American. I am a fan of Walt Whitman. You do realise how many colloquialisms you owe to Shakespeare, aye? But like you say, each to their own. I like that, we are indeed both right.
It's not just about men, but about people. We're not slaves, we're not a man, or a person, for the "guinnea's stamp" of rank, but all the world over brother's be. Then again, maybe I'm wrong or had a wee dram too many. :-) Mike
You are absolutely correct. They weren't "invented" yet as sentient beings worthy of consideration for peoplehood. Well said, we shouldn't project current understandings for past intents.
I took a break from the football game and found this video. No one else has left a comment, so let me just say that I appreciate such a clear and impassioned reading of the bard.
Ah, Burns knew women had been invented . . .
plgeis 1 month ago
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sourbabies 6 months ago
of mice and men
PunkPandaXxx 9 months ago
The revolution approaches, for aw that.
emcgallowglass 11 months ago
eddie shamah for a that
SNAPSLIMJIM 2 years ago
A moral for our times.
annikee59 2 years ago
Och! A socialist might be a good modern way of putting it. Try a supporter of the Labour party, perhaps. Or just a Scot.
Scots have never been known to be afraid to speak their mind. Before or since Burns's days.
Arcadiandrew 2 years ago 3
A Republican...? I seriously doubt that...try socialist...it fits better.
youdube01 2 years ago
In Burns' day this must have been dangerous stuff: critical of the establishment while praising the common man. Was Burns a republican?
GuitarBhoy76 2 years ago
the name of the poem is "Is There for Honest Poverty". A man's a man for a' that is just the most famous line.
Not that that makes it any less great. Burns was the greatest English-language poet who ever lived . . .
Stonegolem42 2 years ago
"Burns was the greatest English-language poet who ever lived "
A great poet, agreed. But lets not carried away, eh? He may be a personal favourite, smashing. But the academic world agrees that Shakespeare was the greatest poet of the English language, who ever lived. Others say Milton. Its a two horse race, and that is the truth.
CaptainKubla 2 years ago
Poetry is usually eclectic enough for the reader to be able to take it as he or she likes it. That's what makes it poetry.
I can't stand the poetry of Shakespeare or of Milton; each had a good grasp of the mechanics of the language, but that's not what makes a poem good in my eyes. It is impossible to pinpoint who is the greatest poet by some technical standard because we're talking about POETRY, not laying pipe.
"Greatest poet" is an opinion. I say Burns, you say Milton, we're both right.
Stonegolem42 2 years ago
Hmmm. Point taken. Who wants to rip the throat out of a Nightingale? The Twelve Bar Scale does not make the Blues, either. I understand that, but never let it be said that the Bard, Milton or Keats had no feeling........Their poetry will prove you wrong time and again. I note that you are an American. I am a fan of Walt Whitman. You do realise how many colloquialisms you owe to Shakespeare, aye? But like you say, each to their own. I like that, we are indeed both right.
CaptainKubla 2 years ago
A hymn of Equality and prescience. Bless rabbys soul, a great poet and a man of principle.
Respect from Geordie land ;)
CaptainKubla 3 years ago
I agree ... some of the readings and signings are a little harder to understand for a Yank. I do love Lionel McClellan's sung version though! Mike
mlewsimpson51 3 years ago
for aw that and aw that ,am tellin ye am aw this an aw this ! Rabby Burns.
DUmfk2 3 years ago
You win for funniest post! Except for the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet version!
Mike
mlewsimpson51 3 years ago
Don't you mean "Rabby Barns"?
mlewsimpson51 3 years ago
Naw Rabbie
tosh2804 3 years ago
I like this one -its strong.
A man's poem
Thanks for your comment
JustAudio2008 3 years ago
It's not just about men, but about people. We're not slaves, we're not a man, or a person, for the "guinnea's stamp" of rank, but all the world over brother's be. Then again, maybe I'm wrong or had a wee dram too many. :-) Mike
mlewsimpson51 3 years ago
I agree - but remember, Women had not been invented at this point.
They were just sweet things who stayed at home.
just a thought??
JustAudio2008 3 years ago
You are absolutely correct. They weren't "invented" yet as sentient beings worthy of consideration for peoplehood. Well said, we shouldn't project current understandings for past intents.
Mike
mlewsimpson51 3 years ago
I took a break from the football game and found this video. No one else has left a comment, so let me just say that I appreciate such a clear and impassioned reading of the bard.
homerick 3 years ago