The Life of George Borrow: Compiled From Unpublished Official Documents, His Works, Correspondence, Etc. - Hardcover

The Life of George Borrow : Compiled From Unpublished Official Documents, His Works, Correspondence, Etc.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Life of George Borrow' offers a comprehensive and authoritative look at one of the most enigmatic and versatile figures of Victorian literature. George Borrow, renowned for his adventurous spirit, linguistic prowess, and unconventional lifestyle, is brought to life through a meticulous compilation of previously unpublished official documents, personal correspondence, and his own extensive literary output.This biography traces Borrow's journey from his early days through his travels across Europe as an agent for the British and Foreign Bible Society, a period that informed his most famous works. Herbert George Jenkins provides a deep exploration of Borrow's complex personality, his fascination with Romani culture, and his significant contributions to travel literature and philology. Readers will gain insight into the man behind 'Lavengro' and 'The Bible in Spain,' discovering how his experiences shaped his unique narrative voice.Rich with archival detail, this work serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of English literature, the art of travel writing, and the cultural landscape of the 19th century. It remains a definitive account of a writer who bridged the gap between different worlds and languages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025798103

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