Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest
1851
Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest is a semi-autobiographical novel by George Borrow, first published in 1851. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist, exploring themes of identity and belonging as he interacts with a diverse cast, including a scholar, a gypsy, and a priest. The book blends adventure with philosophical introspection, reflecting Borrow's own experiences growing up in various barrack towns and his fascination with Romany culture. Notably, it ends abruptly, necessitating a reading of its sequel, The Romany Rye, for a complete understanding of the story.
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“There's night and day, brother, both sweet things; sun, moon, and stars, brother, all sweet things; there's likewise a wind on the heath. Life is very sweet, brother; who would wish to die?””
— George Borrow
“Translation is at best an echo.””
— George Borrow
“There’s the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gladly live for ever.””
— George Borrow
“[M]ischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.””
— George Borrow
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Borrow, George. Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest. Lex, lex-books.com/book/lavengro-the-scholar-the-gypsy-the-priest-f9c24029-f882-496d-b752-e3159905b426.Borrow, G. (1851). Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/lavengro-the-scholar-the-gypsy-the-priest-f9c24029-f882-496d-b752-e3159905b426Borrow, George. Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/lavengro-the-scholar-the-gypsy-the-priest-f9c24029-f882-496d-b752-e3159905b426.
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