Burns / Cotters Saturday
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Burns / Cotters Saturday
THE COTTERs SATURDAY NIGHT His bonnet rev rently is laid aside, his lyart haffets wearing thin and bare; Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide
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1785 Bare Bonnet Burns Glide Laid Poems Saturday Strains Sweet Thin Zion
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of respite following a long day of labor for a Cotter farmer in 18th century Scotland, as he settles into the comfort of his humble abode on a Saturday night. The Cotters, or small tenant farmers, lived a simple yet hardworking life, toiling on the land from dawn till dusk. In this moment, Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, is depicted as one such Cotter, having laid aside his bonnet and worn-out haffets (leather soles). The strains of hymns or poems, once sweet in the hallowed halls of Zion, now glide gently through the quiet night. The scene is set in the year 1785, a time when Burns was penning some of his most beloved works. The books and poems scattered around the room serve as a testament to his literary prowess and dedication to his craft. The fire crackles in the hearth, casting a warm, inviting glow over the room, while the worn-out furniture and sparse decor speak to the modest means of the Cotter farmer. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the life of a humble Scottish farmer, one who, like Burns, found solace and inspiration in the simple pleasures of life. The thin, worn-out haffets and the bare, unadorned room serve as a reminder of the hardships faced by the Cotters, while the poet's bonnet, laid aside, hints at the creative genius that lay within. The image, with its historical significance and literary allusions, is a beautiful and poignant reminder of a bygone era, one that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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