Mary Queen of Scots at Ellisland- a talk by Professor Gerard Carruthers
Sat 10 Aug 2024 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Ellisland Farm, DG2 0RP
Description
This talk discusses Robert Burns's inspiration as he becomes a foundational figure in the Romantic rehabilitation of Mary as a Scottish icon. It looks at other songs Burns is writing in this period by way of comparison and situates Burns in the long tradition of Mary-depiction that stretches down to the present day.
Location
Ellisland Farm, DG2 0RP