New Robert Burns Writings Found

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New Robert Burns Writings Found

Posted at 9:53AM Saturday 12 Jan 2013

A Robert Burns expert has uncovered seven "lost" manuscripts and letters belonging to the Scottish poet which throw significant new light on his life and work.

The "extra special" documents are believed to be the most important recent discoveries relating to one of the pioneers of the Romantic movement.

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