Robert Burns and Robert Frost were two of the most influential POETS of the 19th and 20th centuries, respectively. Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist who wrote in the Scots language and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. He is best known for his poem 'Auld Lang Syne'. Frost was an American poet who wrote in traditional forms such as sonnets and ballads. He is best known for his poem 'The Road Not Taken'. Both POETS are renowned for their use of imagery and symbolism to convey powerful messages.