Lavengro The Scholar, The Gypsy And The Priest

Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy And The Priest is a novel written by George Borrow. The book is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's own life, telling the story of his travels and experiences in early 19th century England. The protagonist of the novel is Lavengro, a young man who is raised in poverty but is determined to educate himself and become a scholar. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a gypsy woman named Isopel Berners and a Catholic priest named Father Ignatius. Lavengro's encounters with these individuals lead him to question his own beliefs and values, and ultimately shape his identity. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its portrayal of the diverse social classes and cultures that existed during this time period. It is a classic work of English literature and is considered one of the most important works of the 19th century.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.