Famous British poets

Study note

Poetry is an important part of British culture. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet, known as 'the Bard', who wrote 'Auld Lang Syne', sung at New Year. Dylan Thomas was a famous Welsh poet.

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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