Publisher's Synopsis
Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy And The Priest is a novel by George Borrow that was first published in 1851. The book tells the story of a young man named Lavengro, who is of mixed heritage and is raised by his mother in England. Lavengro is a gifted scholar and linguist, but he is also drawn to the life of the gypsies, whom he encounters on his travels. The novel is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Lavengro's life as a scholar and his encounters with various characters, including a highwayman and a wealthy nobleman. The second part of the book is where Lavengro becomes more involved with the gypsy community and their way of life. He meets a gypsy girl named Isopel Berners, who becomes a significant figure in his life.Throughout the book, Lavengro is torn between his desire for knowledge and his attraction to the unconventional and free-spirited lifestyle of the gypsies. He also has encounters with a Catholic priest, who tries to convert him to Christianity. Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy And The Priest is a classic novel that explores themes of identity, cultural differences, and the search for meaning in life. It is a richly detailed and vividly written book that offers a unique perspective on 19th-century England and the diverse people who inhabited it.The scenes of action lie in the British Islands; - pray be not displeased, gentle reader, if perchance thou hast imagined that I was about to conduct thee to distant lands, and didst promise thyself much instruction and entertainment from what I might tell thee of them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
