RobertBurns.ppt

1、,Robert Burns(1759-1796),Signature:,Robert Burns,an excellent native poet of Scotland his poems written in the Scottish dialect; many lyrics praising nature, love, and friendship, such as “A Red, Red Rose,” “My hearts in the Highland”. His “Auld Lang Syne” (Old Long Ago) which have been sung as a pa

2、rting song in many places of the world in different languages.,Burns Life,Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and a lyricist. He also wrote in standard English, and in these pieces, his political or civil commentary is often at its most blunt.,Burns statues,Statue in Australia,Statue in Dumfries, Scotl

3、and,Poetry of Burns,The poems of Burns are written in the Scottish dialect on a variety of subjects.,1) Political poems 2) Satirical poems 3) Lyrics,Mainly, 3 kinds,Examples,Notable works,Auld Lang Syne To a Mouse A Red, Red Rose,Lyrical: A red, red rose,written in 1794, published in 1796,Question 1

4、,How dose the narrator in the love song express his love? to use many figures of speeches: simile, metaphor, repetition,Question 2,Why is this poem so touching to the readers? 1) original flavor in fiery and direct expression: directly passionate 2) artistic recreation; imagery presentation: newly s

5、prung rose/ sweetly played melody 3) in repetition to stir an echoing effect,Comment on A Red, Red Rose,This is one of the world famous love poems, and also one of Burns best poems. With its simple Scotch language, Burns expresses his love with strong emotions in effective words and haunting rhythm.

6、 The language of the poem is quite simple and such Scottish words like “luve”, “las”, “gang”, make it melodious and immortal. So, the poets own emotions are expressed with such vividness and simplicity that they appeal directly to the readers heart.,Shouldauldacquaintancebeforgot, Andneverbroughttom

7、ind? Shouldauldacquaintancebeforgot, And auld lang syne? Forauldlangsyne,mydear, Forauldlangsyne, Welltakeacupofkindnessyet Forauldlangsyne.,Auld Lang Syne,Auld: old Lang: long Syne: since auld lang syne: days of long ago Gowans: daisies Mony: many Fitt: foot,Auld Lang Syne,是一首非常出名的诗歌，原文是苏格兰文，直译做英文是

8、old long since或times gone by，意思大概是逝去已久的日子。Auld Lang Syne是十八世纪苏格兰诗人罗伯特彭斯(Robert Burns)根据当地父老口传录下的。这首诗后来被谱了乐曲，除了原苏格兰文外，这首歌亦被多国谱上当地语言，在中国各地普遍称为友谊地久天长。人们通常可以哼出歌曲的旋律，但大部份人只可唱出歌词的一小段。,English song,Should old friendship be forgotAnd never remembered ?Should old friendship be forgotten,And days of long ago.

9、,We two have run about the hillsAnd pulled the daisies fine :But we have wandered many a weary footSince days of long ago. We two have waded in the streamFrom dawn till dinner-time :But seas between us broad have roaredSince days of long ago.,And theres a hand my trusty friend !And give me a hand of thine !And we will take a large draughtFor days of long ago. And surely you will have your tankard !And surely I will have mine !And we will take a cup of kindness yet,For days of long ago,怎能忘记旧日朋友 心中能不欢笑 旧日朋友岂能相忘 友谊地久天长 友谊万岁 朋友 友谊万岁 举杯痛饮 同声歌颂友谊地久天长 我们曾经终日游荡在故乡的青山上 我们也曾历尽苦辛到处奔波流浪 友谊万岁 万岁朋友 友谊万岁