Burns'
World - created 26 Dec 2010 -
An illustrated talk by Scott Reid
2.30pm - Sunday 16th January 2011
The Olde Forge Community Centre - 2730 Carling Avenue at Richmond Road
admission free - all welcome. A light Scots tea will be served afterwards - a voluntary donation - $5 suggested
Just like people today, Robert Burns was undoubtedly influenced by the world that he lived in. What was the political and social world around him like in 18th Century Scotland? Who was in power and who held the reins? How did one get a job? What was happening overseas? What technological changes were underway? Who were the other figures of literature, living in the same century?
This presentation explores, in a general way, these and other issues - with Robert Burns as the main character.
reservations appreciated - contact Hugh & Frances Reekie 613-728-5343
Scott Reid is the
President of the Burns Club of Kilmarnock, Ontario,
and a member of the St. Andrew's Society of Ottawa
this page is http://www3.bell.net/max-com/Burns World 16.Jan.2011.html