The Romany Rye
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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“Youth is the only season for enjoyment, and the first twenty-five years of one's life are worth all the rest of the longest life of man, even though these be spent in penury and contempt, and the rest in possession of wealth, honors, respectability.””
— George Borrow
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