Robert Burns

Robert Burns was a Scottish writer of the 2nd half of the 18th century. He is considered the most important Scottish poet, and he wrote in both English and Scots. His most famous work is the poem and song Auld Lang Syne, written in 1788.

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• Lifetime: 25 January 1759 • 21 July 1796
• Main genre: Poetry
• Literary movement: Romanticism
• Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"How fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in love am I; And I will love thee still, my dear, Till all the seas gang dry."