The Romany Rye a sequel to "Lavengro"

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The Romany Rye a sequel to "Lavengro"

by George Borrow

EN·~15 hours·52 chapters

Chapters

52 total
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0:28
2

THE ROMANY RYE:

0:22
3

ADVERTISEMENT.

2:32
4

IN DEFENCE OF BORROW.

26:32
5

CHAPTER I.

8:58
6

CHAPTER II.

9:47
7

CHAPTER III.

16:21
8

CHAPTER IV.

28:31
9

CHAPTER V.

9:06
10

CHAPTER VI.

20:59

Description

A spirited journey resumes as the restless Romany Rye sets out once more, drawn by the lure of distant lands and the hidden lives of the people they touch. Borrow’s vivid eye captures the clash of cultures, the humor of everyday mishaps, and the earnest yearning of a soul that refuses to settle. The opening finds him slipping between the worlds of scholarly ambition and the wandering freedom of the gypsies, ever‑watchful for the next lesson the road can teach.

Through lively dialogue and keen observation, the narrative sketches a tapestry of 19th‑century England and its fringes, where social prejudice and personal conviction collide. As the Rye navigates festivals, strangers, and his own inner doubts, he offers fresh insight into the era’s politics and the timeless quest for identity. Listeners will be carried along by the author’s blend of adventure, wit, and a deep affection for the people who shape his wandering path.

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Full title

The Romany Rye a sequel to "Lavengro" a sequel to "Lavengro"

Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (911K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-04-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Borrow

George Borrow

1803–1881

An adventurous 19th-century English writer, traveler, and gifted linguist, he turned years of wandering into vivid books that still feel energetic and unusual today. He is best known for "The Bible in Spain" and for the semi-autobiographical works "Lavengro" and "The Romany Rye."

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