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POEMS. BY PETER BURN.
A NEW AND COMPLETE EDITION.
If Mr. Burn's genius does not soar very high, he leads us into many
a charming scene in country and town, and imparts moral truths and
homely lessons. In many points our author resembles Cowper, notably in
his humour and practical aim. One end of poetry is to give pleasure,
and wherever these poems find their way they will both teach and
delight.--_Literary World._
If Mr. Burn will confine himself to pieces as expressive and suggestive
as "The Leaves are Dying," or as sweet as "The Rivulet," he need not
despair of taking a good position amongst the ever-increasing host of
minor poets.--_The Scotsman._
Throughout the volume there is a healthy, vigorous tone, worthy of
the land of song from which the author hails. The book is a desirable
contribution to the already rich literature of Cumberland.--_Dundee
Advertiser._
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THE SONGS AND BALLADS OF CUMBERLAND AND THE LAKE COUNTRY; with
Biographical Sketches, Notes, and Glossary. Edited by SIDNEY GILPIN.
(_A New and Revised Edition in preparation._)