Lavengro: the Scholar - the Gypsy - the Priest
By George Borrow
Length24h 16m
About this audiobook
In "Lavengro: the Scholar - the Gypsy - the Priest," George Borrow weaves a rich tapestry of self-discovery and cultural exploration. The narrative unfolds through a lyrical prose style, blending autobiographical elements with fiction as Borrow travels through the landscapes of 19th-century England and interacts with a diverse cast of characters, including gypsies, scholars, and religious figures. This semi-autobiographical work not only illuminates the complexities of identity but also offers a vivid portrayal of the tensions between traditional society and the marginalized, particularly the Romani people, challenging societal norms of Borrow's time. George Borrow, a passionate advocate for the rights of the Romani people, was inspired by his own experiences and linguistic curiosities. His travels across England and his fascination with the gypsy culture are evident in this work, revealing his desire to bridge the gap between different social classes and understand their cultures and languages. Borrow's profound interest in folklore and language, alongside his deep-seated sympathy for the oppressed, provide a compelling backdrop for this narrative. "Lavengro" is a captivating read for those interested in cultural identity, social justice, and the poignant nuances of human connection. Borrow's narrative not only transcends its time but remains relevant today, inviting readers to question their own perceptions of identity, belonging, and the notion of the 'other.' This profound exploration of self and society is a must-read for any scholar, student, or lover of literature.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length24 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1LAVENGRO: THE SCHOLAR—THE GYPSY—THE PRIEST.
78CHAPTER LXVI.
2I. Borrow as a Splendid Literary Amateur.
79CHAPTER LXVII.
3II. Is there a Key to “Lavengro”?
80CHAPTER LXVIII.
4III. Isopel Berners.
81CHAPTER LXIX.
5IV. Borrow’s Use of Patois.
82CHAPTER LXX.
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6V. The Saving Grace of Pugilism.
83CHAPTER LXXI.
7VI. Borrow’s Gypsies.
84CHAPTER LXXII.
8VII. My First Meeting with Borrow.
85CHAPTER LXXIII.
9VIII. A Child of the Open Air Under a Green Umbrella.
86CHAPTER LXXIV.
10IX. The Gypsies of Norman Cross.
87CHAPTER LXXV.
11X. The Future of Borrow’s Works.
88CHAPTER LXXVI.
12AUTHOR’S PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
89CHAPTER LXXVII.
13CHAPTER I.
90CHAPTER LXXVIII.
14CHAPTER II.
91CHAPTER LXXIX.
15CHAPTER III.
92CHAPTER LXXX.
16CHAPTER IV.
93CHAPTER LXXXI.
17CHAPTER V.
94CHAPTER LXXXII.
18CHAPTER VI.
95CHAPTER LXXXIII.
19CHAPTER VII.
96CHAPTER LXXXIV.
20CHAPTER VIII.
97CHAPTER LXXXV.
21CHAPTER IX.
98CHAPTER LXXXVI.
22CHAPTER X.
99CHAPTER LXXXVII.
23CHAPTER XI.
100CHAPTER LXXXVIII.
24CHAPTER XII.
101CHAPTER LXXXIX.
25CHAPTER XIII.
102CHAPTER XC.
26CHAPTER XIV.
103CHAPTER XCI.
27CHAPTER XV.
104CHAPTER XCII.
28CHAPTER XVI.
105CHAPTER XCIII.
29CHAPTER XVII.
106CHAPTER XCIV.
30CHAPTER XVIII.
107CHAPTER XCV.
31CHAPTER XIX.
108CHAPTER XCVI.
32CHAPTER XX.
109CHAPTER XCVII.
33CHAPTER XXI.
110CHAPTER XCVIII.
34CHAPTER XXII.
111CHAPTER XCIX.
35CHAPTER XXIII.
112CHAPTER C.
36CHAPTER XXIV.
113SOME OPINIONS.
37CHAPTER XXV.
114Volume I.—Eleventh Edition.
38CHAPTER XXVI.
115Volume II.—Fifth Edition.
39CHAPTER XXVII.
116Volume III.—Fourth Edition.
40CHAPTER XXVIII.
117Volume IV.—Sixth Edition.
41CHAPTER XXIX.
118Volume V.—Fourth Edition.
42CHAPTER XXX.
119Volume VI.—Third Edition.
43CHAPTER XXXI.
120Volume VII.—Fourth Edition.
44CHAPTER XXXII.
121Volume VIII.—Fourth Edition.
45CHAPTER XXXIII.
122Volume IX.—Fifth Edition.
46CHAPTER XXXIV.
123Volume X.—Third Edition,
47CHAPTER XXXV.
124Volume XI.—Second Edition.
48CHAPTER XXXVI.
125Volume XII.—Second Edition.
49CHAPTER XXXVII.
126Volume XIII.—Second Edition.
50CHAPTER XXXVIII.
127Volume XIV.
51CHAPTER XXXIX.
128Volume XV.—Fourth Edition.
52CHAPTER XL.
129Volume XVI.
53CHAPTER XLI.
130Volume XVII.—Second Edition.
54CHAPTER XLII.
131Volume XVIII.—Second Edition.
55CHAPTER XLIII.
132Volume XIX.
56CHAPTER XLIV.
133Volume XX.
57CHAPTER XLV.
134Volume XXI.
58CHAPTER XLVI.
135Volume XXII.
59CHAPTER XLVII.
136Volume XXIII.
60CHAPTER XLVIII.
137Volume XXIV.
61CHAPTER XLIX.
138Volume XXV.
62CHAPTER L.
139Volume XXVI.
63CHAPTER LI.
140Volume XXVII.
64CHAPTER LII.
141Volume XXVIII.
65CHAPTER LIII.
142Volume XXIX.
66CHAPTER LIV.
143Volume XXX.
67CHAPTER LV.
144Volume XXXI.
68CHAPTER LVI.
145Volume XXXII.
69CHAPTER LVII.
146Volume XXXIII.
70CHAPTER LVIII.
147Volume XXXIV.
71CHAPTER LIX.
148Volume XXXV.
72CHAPTER LX.
149Volume XXXVI.
73CHAPTER LXI.
150Volume XXXVII.
74CHAPTER LXII.
151Volume XXXVIII.
75CHAPTER LXIII.
152OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
76CHAPTER LXIV.
153OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
77CHAPTER LXV.
154Footnotes:
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