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Letters to his wife Mary Borrow

By George Borrow

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience 19th-century Europe through the eyes of a wandering husband whose heartfelt letters reveal both his adventurous spirit and longing for home.

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2009-05-14
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Summary

"Letters to his wife Mary Borrow" by George Borrow is a set of personal letters documenting the author's journeys throughout Europe during the 1800s, where he describes his adventures and his deep desire to be reunited with his wife and family. The letters paint a lively picture of Borrow’s experiences traveling through different countries, including Italy and Scotland, as he shares his feelings and encounters with different people and places. Readers get a window into his explorations of beautiful landscapes and significant historical sites, along with the obstacles he overcomes, like sickness and bad weather. Borrow’s emotional state is on full display, showing a man with a love for home and family combined with a spirit of exploration, with detailed descriptions of Venice, the Scottish Highlands, and insights into cultural aspects, mixed with heartfelt expressions of love, practical requests regarding finances.

About the Author

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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