The Romany Rye: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Romany Rye is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Borrow, George (1803–1881).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Romany Rye" by George Borrow is a novel written in 1857 as a sequel to Lavengro. This philosophical adventure follows a learned young man living among the Romani people, encountering eccentric characters and exploring Gypsy customs. The protagonist acquires a horse from his Romani friend Jasper Petulengro and journeys to the Horncastle horse fair. The story concludes with a linguistic revelation about connections between Romani and Northern Indian languages, prompting dreams of distant travel.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Romany Rye
- Author credits: Borrow, George (1803–1881)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- England -- Fiction
- Romanies -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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