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A man's a man for a' that
Wright, J M, 1839, Engraving
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A man's a man for a' that
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Title
A man's a man for a' that
Description
A man wearing fine clothes preens himself as he walks down the street, much to the amusement of men sitting outside a tavern. He is wearing a tri-cornered hat, a long silk waistcoat, sash, short breeches and is carrying a cane. Behind him walks a retainer who is carrying a small dog..
Artist / maker
Wright, J M
Engraver
W Jackman
Date
1839
Size
17.3 x 12.2 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
This image is an illustration of a song written by Robert Burns. View the lyrics of A man's a man for a' that
Robert Burns is Scotland's national poet. He was born on the 25th January 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire. He was the son of a tenant farmer and was brought up working the land, but like many sons of Scottish farmers received a good education. In 1786 he published a volume of his poetry called Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. The book was an immediate success and was the start of his transformation into a national hero. He continued to write poetry and songs until he died on the 21st July 1796 aged just 37. Every year, on the anniversary of his birth, thousands of Scots at home and abroad gather together to celebrate the poet's life and works by holding Burns Suppers.
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