"A Supplementary Chapter to the Bible in Spain" by George Borrow is a reflective essay meant to accompany Borrow's previous book, "The Bible in Spain," using the character of a stubborn mule to explore observations of culture within Spain while on his travels. Inspired by Richard Ford's travel guide, Borrow goes further, commenting on the land and people of Spain. The essay shows Borrow's love and disappointment with Spain, using comparison and symbolism to talk about its politics and culture. He describes Spain's troubled past as a cycle with rich stories, praising and criticizing the Spanish people, painting a detailed picture of a country facing societal problems.
A Supplementary Chapter to the Bible in Spain
By George Borrow
Witness Spain's beauty and despair through one man's eyes as societal problems intertwine with rich personal stories and political critique.
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About the AuthorGeorge Henry Borrow was an English writer of novels and of travel based on personal experiences in Europe. His travels gave him a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure strongly in his work. His best-known books are The Bible in Spain and the novels Lavengro and The Romany Rye, set in his time with the English Romanichal (Gypsies).
George Henry Borrow was an English writer of novels and of travel based on personal experiences in Europe. His travels gave him a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure strongly in his work. His best-known books are The Bible in Spain and the novels Lavengro and The Romany Rye, set in his time with the English Romanichal (Gypsies).
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