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The Romany Rye

The Romany Rye

George Borrow

1857

The Romany Rye, published in 1857 by George Borrow, is a sequel to his earlier work, Lavengro. The novel chronicles Borrow's own experiences as a 'Romany Rye' or 'Gypsy Gentleman' during the 1820s, exploring the lives of the Romani people in England. It offers a vivid portrayal of a transient lifestyle filled with adventure, craftsmanship, and community, set against the backdrop of a changing Victorian society. Borrow's unique perspective provides an eyewitness account of a vanishing world, making this work a significant document in Victorian literature.

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A novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the life and adventures of the Romani people in England. The story...

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The Romany Rye is a novel by George Borrow, written in 1857 as a sequel to Lavengro (1851).

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There was really nothing strange in being a Romany Rye back in the Victorian Age. First coined by George Borrow in the t...

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