Robert Burns and the United States of America

Focusing on the transnational influence of Robert Burns, this critical study explores his relationship with the United States between 1786 and 1866. It highlights how his poetry was reprinted in major American cities and inspired a new generation of poets. The book also examines the appropriation of his songs by diverse groups, including abolitionists and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. By shifting the perspective from Burns as a national figure to a transnational icon, it traces the cultural memory and impact of his works in America.