Robert Burns Robert Burns was known by the critics in his days as a literary genius, writing over 250 songs and hundreds of poems. Many critics didn't think much of him at the time because he was a heavy drinker and a womanizer. He had fifteen children, 6 of which were out of wedlock. Besides all that he was an excellent author writing such works as "Tam O' Shanter", "Auld Lang Syne", and "Comin' thro' the Rye". …showed first 75 words of 903 total…

…showed last 75 words of 903 total…He also wrote a poem based from a clergy man that he didn't like that was from the Presbyterian Church. In conclusion, Robert's life went from as bad as it could possibly be to becoming the greatest writer in Scottish history. He saw many hard times through his life and he managed to pull through them and stride and now has a holiday that celebrates the day he was born and to celebrate his achievements.