Lavengro and The Romany Rye

Lavengro and The Romany Rye is a two-part novel written by George Borrow. The story follows the adventures of the protagonist, Lavengro, who is a young man with a passion for traveling and learning about different cultures. Lavengro's travels take him through various parts of England and Wales, where he meets a variety of characters, including Gypsies, highwaymen, and scholars.In the first part of the novel, Lavengro explores his love for learning and his desire to experience life to the fullest. He becomes friends with a Gypsy named Isopel Berners, who teaches him about the Gypsy way of life and introduces him to her community. Lavengro also encounters a number of other interesting characters, including a highwayman named Jerry Abershaw and a scholar named Mr. Petulengro.The second part of the novel, The Romany Rye, continues Lavengro's adventures as he becomes more involved with the Gypsy community. He meets a charismatic Gypsy leader named Jasper Petulengro, who becomes a mentor to him and teaches him about the Gypsy way of life. Lavengro also becomes involved in a number of conflicts and adventures, including a duel with a Frenchman and a run-in with a group of robbers.Overall, Lavengro and The Romany Rye is a fascinating and engaging novel that explores themes of travel, adventure, and cultural differences. The story is full of interesting characters and exciting plot twists, making it a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature and adventure stories.1851. Designed to be read as a modern novel. English writer and traveler, Borrow led a nomadic life in England and on the Continent, where he was a translator and agent for the British and Foreign Bible Society. The autobiographical Lavengro is considered his masterwork and its sequel, Romany Rye, is also considered among his best work. Like all of his other writings, these two volumes are based on his wanderings.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.