George Borrow

Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 565
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339554481
• Artikelnr.: 69690347

Autorenporträt

George Borrow (1803-1881), a prolific English writer with a penchant for the Romani lifestyle, remains a distinctive figure in 19th-century literature for his unique blend of autobiography and fiction. Best known for his semi-autobiographical work 'Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest' (1851), Borrow crafts a compelling narrative around the themes of vagabondage and the fervent pursuit of language. An itinerant lifestyle permeates his writing, as he vividly recounts his interactions with the marginalized Romani communities of Britain. 'Lavengro' stands as a testament to Borrow's linguistic prowess and his intimate portrayal of Romani culture, which was unprecedented at the time. His narrative style combines a robust realism with elements of the picaresque, reflecting his adventurous life as well as his career as a writer and translator. Borrow's contribution to literature not only chronicles the life of a bygone era but also invites readers to reconsider the societal constructs of his time. His literary style, marked by a seamless integration of personal experience and wider cultural observations, continues to resonate with readers who find delight in the rich tapestry of 19th-century British life.