ISBN: 9781161468526

1912 Biography of George Henry Borrow (1803-1881) the English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his own experiences around Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he dev… Plus…

1912 Biography of George Henry Borrow (1803-1881) the English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his own experiences around Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he developed a close affinity with the Gypsy nomads of Europe, and they figure prominently in his work. His best known book, Lavengro, is largely autobiographical. Books Biography & Autobiography~~Literary Life-Of-George-Borrow~~Herbert-Jenkins Kessinger Publishing Company Borrow was in reality endeavouring to convey to his "little congregation," as he called them, some idea of abstract morality. He was bold enough "to speak against their inveterate practices, thieving and lying, telling fortunes," etc., and at first experienced much opposition. About the result, he seems to have cherished no illusions; still, he wrote a hymn in their dialect which he taught his guests to sing.<

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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: KESSINGER PUB CO, 396 Seiten, L=178mm, B=254mm, H=22mm, Gew.=898gr, [GR: 15710 - HC/Literaturwissenschaft/Allgemeines, Lexika], [… Plus…

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: KESSINGER PUB CO, 396 Seiten, L=178mm, B=254mm, H=22mm, Gew.=898gr, [GR: 15710 - HC/Literaturwissenschaft/Allgemeines, Lexika], [SW: - Biography / Autobiography], Gebunden Borrow was in reality endeavouring to convey to his "little congregation," as he called them, some idea of abstract morality. He was bold enough "to speak against their inveterate practices, thieving and lying, telling fortunes," etc., and at first experienced much opposition. About the result, he seems to have cherished no illusions; still, he wrote a hymn in their dialect which he taught his guests to sing.<

ISBN: 9781161468526

Hardback, [PU: Kessinger Publishing], This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. This scarce antiquarian book is… Plus…

Hardback, [PU: Kessinger Publishing], This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work., Biography: Literary<

ISBN: 9781161468526

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