Tam O'Shanter: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
Tam O'Shanter: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Tam O'Shanter is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burns, Robert (1759–1796).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Tam O'Shanter" by Robert Burns is a narrative poem written in 1790. It follows Tam, a farmer who frequents the pub despite his wife's warnings, as he rides home drunk one stormy night. Passing a haunted church, he witnesses witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil himself. When Tam foolishly shouts at an attractive witch in a short shirt, the supernatural creatures chase him through the darkness. He must reach the safety of a bridge before they catch him, as witches cannot cross running water.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tam O'Shanter
- Author credits: Burns, Robert (1759–1796)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Scottish poetry
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Poetry
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