At Brownhill Inn
written in 1795
At Brownhill Inn - context Summary
Written in 1795
Written in 1795, Robert Burns’s brief poem "At Brownhill Inn" is a playful, convivial sketch of tavern life. The speaker praises the inn’s generous hospitality while poking gentle fun at the perpetual presence of bacon on the table. The tone is humorous and plainspoken, presenting everyday abundance rather than philosophical reflection. The piece reads like a light drinking- or country-house song, using familiar domestic detail to evoke warmth and sociability rather than to advance a serious argument or memorialize an event.
Read Complete AnalysesAt Brownhill we always get dainty good cheer And plenty of bacon each day in the year; We've a' thing that's nice, and mostly in season But why always Bacon? - come, tell me a reason.
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