Robert Burns's "Holy Willie's Prayer" (1786) is a satirical poem in the form of a dramatic monologue. It offers a critical reflection from the viewpoint of a bigoted church elder, attacking religious hypocrisy.
Holy Willie's Prayer is a satirical poem from 1786 by Robert Burns. It's a dramatic monologue reflecting a bigoted church elder's perspective, known for its harsh critique of religious hypocrisy.
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| Back | A satirical poem Robert Burns 1786 Dramatic monologue the reflection of Willie a bigoted elder of Kirk Holy Willie's Prayer" is a poem by Robert Burns. It was written in 1785 and first printed anonymously in an eight-page pamphlet in 1789.[1] It is considered the greatest of all Burns' satirical poems, one of the finest satires by any poet,[2] and a withering attack on religious hypocrisy.[3] It is written in the Scots language, but is accessible to most modern English readers. Analysis |
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