Robert Lewis
Former Encyclopædia Britannica Editor
Assistant Editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Primary Contributions (74)
Auld Lang Syne, Scottish song with words attributed to the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns. The composer is not definitely known. In English-speaking countries, the first verse and chorus are now closely associated with the New Year festival. The lyrics of “Auld Lang Syne” are in the Scots…
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