The Cotter’s Saturday Night (1905)

The Cotter's Saturday Night is a poem written by Robert Burns in 1785, which was later published as a book in 1905. The poem describes the simple and traditional life of a Scottish family living in a cottage, as they prepare for the Sabbath day. The Cotter, who is the father of the family, is depicted as a hardworking and pious man, who works tirelessly to provide for his family. The poem highlights the importance of family values, religion, and the beauty of the Scottish countryside.Throughout the poem, Burns uses vivid imagery to paint a picture of the Cotter's home and the surrounding landscape. He describes the warmth and coziness of the cottage, the smell of the burning peat, and the sound of the family singing together. The poem also touches on themes of social class and inequality, as the Cotter's family is depicted as being poor and working-class.Overall, The Cotter's Saturday Night is a beautiful and poignant poem that celebrates the simple pleasures of life and the importance of family and community. It is a timeless classic that continues to be read and enjoyed by people all over the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.