George Borrow
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).
The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of Spain
Venture into 19th century Spain and discover the real lives of a misunderstood people, their vibrant culture, and their place in a changing world.
By George Borrow
Wild Wales: The People, Language, & Scenery
Escape into 19th-century Wales with an author, his family, and his personal encounters with the people, language, and breathtaking scenery of this distinct part of the world.
By George Borrow
The Welsh and Their Literature from The London Quarterly Review, January 1861, American Edition
Explore the historical roots, societal structures, and poetic expressions of a unique culture as they strive to maintain their identity.
By George Borrow
Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest
Follow a young man's search for himself as he wanders through 19th-century England, meeting people from all walks of life.
By George Borrow
The Romany Rye
In 19th-century England, a resourceful tinker, his lively companion, and a grateful traveler begin an unforgettable adventure among the Romani, where every sunrise brings a new opportunity.
By George Borrow
The Songs of Ranild
In a medieval world of knights and kings, discover epic tales of love, betrayal, and the timeless pursuit of honor through these narrative verses.
By George Borrow
The Bible in Spain Or, the Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman, in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula
** An Englishman's quest to spread the word of God turns into a thrilling journey filled with cultural clashes, unexpected encounters, and a battle against ignorance in the heart of 19th-century Spain.
By George Borrow
Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825
In the English countryside, a wanderer trades city life for a solitary existence as a tinker, only to find his world turned upside down by an unexpected connection with a strong-willed woman.
By George Borrow
Grimhild's Vengeance: Three Ballads
In a world of honor and betrayal, a sister engineers a bloody path of vengeance for her fallen brother, leading to a tragic saga of courage and death.
By George Borrow
The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro'
After leaving London, a man's journey into Romani culture turns into a philosophical exploration as he meets a mysterious figure and questions everything.
By George Borrow
Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery
Embark on a 19th-century adventure through a captivating land, where ancient languages echo through stunning landscapes and the spirit of a unique culture awaits discovery.
By George Borrow
The Story of Yvashka with the Bear's Ear
A strong outcast with a bear's ear battles a witch and navigates betrayals on his path to finding inner-strength and love.
By George Borrow
The Giant of Bern and Orm Ungerswayne: A Ballad
A courageous youth, fueled by honor and a thirst for vengeance, embarks on a perilous journey to vanquish giants, avenge his father, and win the love of a princess.
By George Borrow
The Romany Rye A sequel to "Lavengro"
Follow our hero as he navigates friendships and societal expectations after waking up in nature from tinkering.
By George Borrow
Young Swaigder; or, The Force of Runes, and Other Ballads
In a world of ancient lore, a hero journeys through magical trials to prove his worth and capture the heart of a maiden he has never met.
By George Borrow
Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest
Wandering the British Isles, a young scholar seeks his place in the world, finding it among gypsies and priests.
By George Borrow
Lavengro: the Scholar - the Gypsy - the Priest
In a world brimming with wandering nomads and pious clerics, a pensive young scholar searches for understanding.
By George Borrow
The Serpent Knight, and Other Ballads
Enter a world where knights turn into serpents, queens are made of elves, and love and danger dance in the lines of lyrical ballads.
By George Borrow
A Supplementary Chapter to the Bible in Spain
Witness Spain's beauty and despair through one man's eyes as societal problems intertwine with rich personal stories and political critique.
By George Borrow
Letters to his wife Mary Borrow
Experience 19th-century Europe through the eyes of a wandering husband whose heartfelt letters reveal both his adventurous spirit and longing for home.
By George Borrow