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Robert Burns as the Ploughman Poet
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Robert Burns as the Ploughman Poet
Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759 - 1796) working as a ploughman, which inspired his poem To A Mountain Daisy : " Wee, modest, crimson-tipped flow r, thous met me in an evil hour; for I maun crush amang the stour thy slender stem: to spare thee now is past my pow r, thou bonnie gem."
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This evocative image captures the essence of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, as he embodies the humble role of a ploughman. The photograph, taken in the late 18th century, showcases Burns in a simple yet profound moment, ploughing the fertile Scottish soil. The image is a poignant reminder of Burns' connection to the land and his deep appreciation for the beauty of nature. Burns, who was born in 1759, drew inspiration from his surroundings, often writing about the natural world in his poetry. The poem "To a Mountain Daisy," penned in 1786, is a testament to this connection. In the poem, Burns addresses a mountain daisy, expressing his regret for crushing it under his plough. He admires its "wee, modest, crimson-tipped" beauty and laments the necessity of his work, which forces him to destroy it. The photograph, with its historical significance and the poet's deep connection to the land and nature, is a beautiful representation of Burns as the Ploughman Poet. This image not only captures the essence of Burns as a poet but also as a man of the soil, who found inspiration in the simple pleasures of rural life.
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