"The Bible in Spain" is greater than only a voyage narrative; it's also a statement on Borrow's interactions with a spread of people, along with gypsies, robbers, and eccentrics, which provides complexity and intrigue to the story.
The book is informed not only by Borrow's advocacy for religious dissemination but also by his genuine interest in the lives of the people he lived among and learned from.
In George Borrow's novel, 'The Romany Rye', readers are immersed in the adventurous tale of Lavengro, a young man who meets a charismatic Romany Traveler, the Rye, and is exposed to the Romany way of life.
In the Gypsy language, Lavengro means Master of Words. It was the pet name bestowed on George Borrow by his Gypsy friends for being such an outstanding linguist. Even so, this remarkable book is not about a teacher, but about a pupil.
The Romany Rye is a novel by George Borrow, written in 1857. Largely thought to be at least partly autobiographical, it follows on from Lavengro (1851). The story itself follows the journey of a learned young man thrown in with gypsies.
This eBook presents Borrow¡¯s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Borrow¡¯s life and works * ...