Lavengro: The Scholar; the Gypsy; the Priest, Vol. 1 (of 2)
1851
Lavengro: The Scholar; the Gypsy; the Priest, Vol. 1 (of 2)
1851
Published in 1851, 'Lavengro: The Scholar; the Gypsy; the Priest' by George Borrow is a semi-autobiographical narrative that blends biography and fiction. The novel follows an unnamed protagonist, the son of a militia officer, as he navigates life in various English barrack towns and ultimately becomes a tinker. Through his encounters with Romany travelers, Borrow explores themes of identity, culture, and personal beliefs, providing a vivid portrayal of 19th-century English society. This work is notable for its sympathetic depictions of the Romany people and serves as a precursor to Borrow's sequel, 'The Romany Rye.'
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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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