Burns, Rob‧ert /ˈrɒbət $ ˈrɑːbərt/
(1759–96) a Scottish poet who wrote in the
Scots dialect and is regarded as Scotland's national poet. He wrote about love, country life, and national pride, and his best-known poems include
Tam o' Shanter and
To a Mouse. Scottish people all over the world celebrate his birthday on 25 January, Burns Night.
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