3 - Ae Fond Kiss Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote Ae Fond Kiss? When was it written?
A
Robert Burns
1791
2
Q
What was Burns voted as in Scotland? Why is he still relevant in Scotland today?
A
Scotland’s most influential poet
He is their national poet
3
Q
What night is Burns’ Night?
A
25th January
4
Q
What were Burns’ poems often set to?
A
Music
5
Q
What was the name of the married woman Burns had a platonic affair with? Why is this important?
A
Agnes Maclehose
Burns wrote the poem right after their final meeting
6
Q
What is the poem generally about?
A
Saying goodbye once more
