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George Borrow, the Man and His Work

by R. A. J. Walling

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics23 chapters
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About this book

Explore the life and mysterious origins of a man long misunderstood, delving into his Celtic roots, travels, and the enigmatic "Veiled Period" through letters, family ties, and his deep connection to gypsy culture.

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Contents

23 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02p. vPREFACE
03p. ixCONTENTS
04p. xiLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
05p. 1CHAPTER I THE WIND ON THE HEATH
06p. 21CHAPTER II A WANDERING YOUTH
07p. 46CHAPTER III PUBLISHER’S HACK AND HEDGESMITH
08p. 67CHAPTER IV BORROW AND BOWRING
09p. 85CHAPTER V IN FOREIGN PARTS
10p. 106CHAPTER VI THE SUMMER HOUSE AT OULTON
11p. 128CHAPTER VII “LAVENGRO” AND HIS CRITICS
12p. 146CHAPTER VIII “SUCCESS TO OLD CORNWALL!”

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