George Borrow

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Isopel Berners

The Works of George Borrow

Borrow: Selections with Essays by Richard Ford, Leslie Stephen & George Saintsbury

The Mermaid's Prophecy

In "The Mermaid's Prophecy and Other Songs Relating to Queen Dagmar," George Borrow intertwines poetic narrative and folklore, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and the supernatural within a medieval backdrop. Written in Borrow's signature lyrical style, the collection serves as an homage to Danish Queen Dagmar, gracefully intertwining legends and ballads with the rich tapestry of Norse mythology. Borrow's adept use of rhythm and vivid imagery evokes the mystical qualities of the sea and the poignant emotions of the human experience, illustrating a unique interplay between history and fantasy. George Borrow was a renowned Victorian writer known for his profound interest in languages and cultures, having traveled extensively across Europe. His deep fascination with Danish history and folklore is evident in this collection, reflecting his admiration for its rich narrative traditions and his desire to revive stories that were at risk of being forgotten. Borrow's own experiences as an outsider seeking to understand diverse cultures informed his narrative approach, allowing him to create a work that resonates with authenticity and depth. Readers with an appreciation for the intersections of history, folklore, and poetic expression will find "The Mermaid's Prophecy and Other Songs Relating to Queen Dagmar" to be both enchanting and thought-provoking. This collection is not only a tribute to Queen Dagmar but also a testament to the power of storytelling in preserving cultural identities, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of literary heritage.

The Mermaid's Prophecy and Other Songs Relating to Queen Dagmar

Its People, Language, and Scenery

Wild Wales

The Zincali; Or, an Account of the Gypsies of Spain

An Account of the Gypsies of Spain

The Zincali

The Romany Rye ... Second Edition

Edward Hale Bierstadt

Celebrated Trials and Remarkable Cases of Criminal Jurisprudence from the Earliest Records to the Year 1825

Or, The Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula

The Bible in Spain

Lavengro; the Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest. With a Portrait

A Sequel to "Lavengro"

The Romany Rye

Excerpt from Isopel Berners Dafydd ab Gwilym, the greatest genius of the Cimbric race and one of the first poets of the world. See Wild Wales, chap. Lxxxvi., for a very interesting account of this Welsh Ovid. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Isopel Berners (Classic Reprint)

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Romano Lavo-Lil

Now regarded as one of the most imaginative prose writers of the nineteenth century, George Borrow was an English traveler, linguist and translator. His many adventures, including contact with the Romani, provided the inspiration for his travel book masterpiece ‘Lavengro’ and its sequel ‘The Romany Rye’ (1857). While working in Spain for a Bible society, Borrow found his literary homeland, providing materials for ‘The Zincali’ and for his brilliantly picturesque travel book ‘The Bible in Spain’, which was a tremendous success. This eBook presents Borrow’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Borrow’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All the travel books, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare translations * Includes Borrow’s letters – spend hours exploring the author’s correspondence * Features four biographies, including Shorter’s seminal study – discover Borrow’s intriguing life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Travel Books The Zincali (1841) The Bible in Spain (1843) Lavengro (1851) The Romany Rye (1857) Wild Wales (1862) A Supplementary Chapter to the Bible in Spain (1913) The Translations Faustus by Friedrich Maximilian Klinger (1825) Romantic Ballads (1826) Targum (1835) The Talisman (1835) The Gypsy Luke (1837) The Sleeping Bard by Ellis Wynne (1860) The Turkish Jester by Nasreddin Hoca (1884) The Death of Balder by Johannes Ewald (1889) Miscellaneous Ballads Non-Fiction The Welsh and Their Literature (1861) Romano Lavo-lil (1874) The Letters The Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society (1911) Letters to his Mother, Ann Borrow and Other Correspondents (1913) Letters to His Wife Mary Borrow (1913) The Biographies George Borrow (1900) by Alfred Egmont Hake George Borrow, the Man and His Work (1908) by R. A. J. Walling George Borrow (1911) by Walter Theodore Watts-Dunton George Borrow and His Circle (1913) by Clement King Shorter

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