"Lavengro" is a seminal semi-autobiographical work by George Borrow that blends travelogue, memoir, and fiction into a unique literary tapestry. Subtitled "The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest," the narrative follows a wandering protagonist-a polyglot and philologist-as he traverses the landscapes of 19th-century Britain and Ireland. Throughout his journey, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, most notably members of the Romany community, whose culture and language Borrow explores with profound curiosity and respect. ...
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"Lavengro" is a seminal semi-autobiographical work by George Borrow that blends travelogue, memoir, and fiction into a unique literary tapestry. Subtitled "The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest," the narrative follows a wandering protagonist-a polyglot and philologist-as he traverses the landscapes of 19th-century Britain and Ireland. Throughout his journey, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, most notably members of the Romany community, whose culture and language Borrow explores with profound curiosity and respect. The work is celebrated for its vivid depictions of rural life, its deep engagement with linguistics, and its exploration of the protagonist's spiritual and intellectual development. From boxing matches to campfire conversations, Borrow's prose captures the essence of a world in transition, offering readers a rare glimpse into the subcultures and nomadic traditions of the Victorian era. "Lavengro" remains a cornerstone of 19th-century literature, praised for its idiosyncratic style and its atmospheric portrayal of the English countryside and the people who lived on its fringes. It is a compelling exploration of identity, language, and the pursuit of an unconventional life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Lavengro to cart. $7.48, fair condition, Sold by Kayleighbug Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from CEDAR GROVE, WV, UNITED STATES, published 1938 by Humphrey Milford.
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Fair. Edge wear to boards and spine tips, foxing throughout. Falling somewhere between the genres of memoir and novel, Lavengro has long been considered a classic of 19th-century English literature. According to the author lav-engro is a Romany word meaning "word master". The historian G.M. Trevelyan called this "a book that breathes the spirit of that period of strong and eccentric characters". Its protagonist, whose name is never mentioned, is born the son of an officer in a militia regiment and is brought up in various barrack towns in England, Scotland and Ireland. After serving an apprenticeship to a lawyer he moves to London and becomes a Grub Street hack, an occupation which gives him ample opportunities to observe London low-life. Finally he takes to the road as a tinker. At various points through the book he associates with Romany travellers, of whom he gives memorable and generally sympathetic pen-portraits. Lavengro was followed by a sequel, The Romany Rye. Neither of the two books is self-contained. Rather, Lavengro ends abruptly with chapter 100, and carries on directly in the The Romany Rye. Thus both need to be read together, in order. No Stock Photos! We photograph every item.
Add this copy of Lavengro to cart. $8.38, good condition, Sold by Bookmonger.Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillside, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Heron.
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Good. No Jacket. A3-A hard cover book in good condition. Book is worn with tears on the top spine, worn on the cover corners and bending, wear on the edges and sides and cover, some white dots on the spine and small white line on the back, light scratches on the picture plate on the front, previous owner's name written on the top of the front loose endpaper, discoloration (browning), and normal shelf wear. Riverside Bookshelf. 8.5"x 6". 330 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Add this copy of Lavengro to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Novel Ideas Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1906 by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
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Add this copy of Lavengro to cart. $16.86, good condition, Sold by Yare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Great Yarmouth, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Collins.
