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Famous British poets

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Poetry has long been an important part of British culture, and each nation has produced famous poets. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet who is sometimes called 'the Bard'. He wrote poems and songs in the Scots language, and he is remembered above all for 'Auld Lang Syne', the song traditionally sung at New Year across the UK and beyond.

Dylan Thomas was a celebrated poet from Wales whose works include the radio play Under Milk Wood. To keep them apart, link Robert Burns with Scotland, the nickname 'the Bard' and 'Auld Lang Syne', and link Dylan Thomas with Wales. Both are seen as national poets of their respective countries.

Memory tip: Robert Burns ('the Bard', Auld Lang Syne) - Scottish; Dylan Thomas - Welsh.

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Which Scottish poet wrote 'Auld Lang Syne', traditionally sung at New Year?

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  1. 1. Which Scottish poet wrote 'Auld Lang Syne', traditionally sung at New Year?

    • William Wordsworth
    • Dylan Thomas
    • Robert Burns
    • Rudyard Kipling

    Correct answer: Robert Burns

    Robert Burns, known as 'the Bard', wrote 'Auld Lang Syne'.

  2. 2. Dylan Thomas was a famous poet from which nation?

    • Wales
    • Northern Ireland
    • Scotland
    • England

    Correct answer: Wales

    Dylan Thomas was a celebrated Welsh poet.

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