4 - Ae Fond Kiss (by Robert Burns, 1791) Flashcards
1
Q
What was Burns voted as in Scotland? What status does he hold in Scotland?
A
Most influential Scottish poet
National poet
2
Q
On what date is Burns’ Night annually?
A
25th January
3
Q
What were Burns’ poems often set to?
A
Music
4
Q
When did Burns write this poem?
A
After his last meeting with a married woman
5
Q
What was the name of the married woman Burns had a platonic love affair with?
A
Mrs Agnes Maclehose
6
Q
What is Burns’ poem about?
A
Saying goodbye one last time
7
Q
What 2 themes links Ae Fond Kiss and The Great Gatsby together?
A
Destructive love
Unattainable love
