La Biblia en España, Tomo I (de 3)

The first part of this fascinating work follows the restless youth of Jorge Borrow, born into a wandering military family and raised across England, Scotland, and Ireland. From solitary moments in the countryside to lively encounters with a gypsy camp, his early life is marked by a love of languages, sport, and adventure that shapes his curious mind. As he moves through school, learns Greek, French, Italian, Spanish, and even rarer tongues, his insatiable appetite for travel and literature sets the stage for a life lived on the edge of convention.

When the Napoleonic wars end, Jorge faces the practical dilemma of choosing a profession, ultimately stepping into the world of law despite his true passions lying elsewhere. His years as a clerk translating obscure languages become a crucible for the scholarly rigor that will later inform his studies of sacred texts. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid portrait of a 19th‑century polymath whose personal odyssey mirrors the broader cultural currents of his time.