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 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
Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society
Read letters from the 19th century that tell the story of one man's quest to translate and share the Bible with the world's diverse cultures.
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 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 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
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
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 Song of Deirdra, King Byrge and his Brothers, and Other Ballads
Within these pages lie tragic tales of love lost, brothers betrayed, and heroes undone by treachery, all spun into timeless verse.
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
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 Verner Raven, The Count of Vendel's Daughter, and Other Ballads
In realms of folklore made real, love, loss, and supernatural encounters shape the destinies of damsels, counts, and kings.
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
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
Targum Or Metrical Translations From Thirty Languages And Dialects
Explore a beautiful mix of voices from around the world as poems expressing the deepest human themes cross linguistic boundaries.
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
Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest
Amidst scholars, gypsies, and priests, one person's quest for identity turns the British landscape into a vibrant tapestry of adventure and introspection.
By George Borrow
The Fountain of Maribo, and Other Ballads
Across captivating poems, people fight for power, take on daring quests, and tragically clash over love.
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
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
Tord of Hafsborough, and Other Ballads
In a world of ancient myths and daring quests, discover how courage, love, and a bit of cleverness can conquer even the greediest of foes.
By George Borrow