"The Life of Robert Burns" is a unique biographical book written by the outstanding Scottish writer and historian Thomas Carlyle. In this work, the author reveals to the reader the life path of the great Scottish poet Robert Burns, helping to better understand not only his work, but also the era in which he lived and worked. Carlyle manages to perfectly combine facts, documentary data and literary conclusions, making this book not only a valuable source for the study of Burns' life, but also an interesting and fascinating read for fans of literature and history.