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100 1 _aWalling, R. A. J.
_q(Robert Alfred John),
_d1869-1949
245 1 0 _aGeorge Borrow, the Man and His Work
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-25
508 _aTranscribed from the 1908 Cassell and Company edition by David Price
520 _a"George Borrow, the Man and His Work" by R. A. J. Walling is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and literary contributions of George Borrow, exploring his complex character, influences, and relationships, particularly focusing on his interactions with gypsies and his unique understanding of language and culture. The opening of the biography establishes the context for Borrow's life, starting with a vibrant dialogue between two young men, one a curious Englishman and the other a swarthy gypsy. The discussion reflects themes of life, death, and the pursuit of knowledge that are prevalent throughout Borrow's writings. The text introduces Borrow's early experiences, including encounters with gypsies, and sets the stage for describing how these experiences influenced his later works and philosophy. It highlights Borrow's penchant for exploration, both of the physical world and of linguistic and cultural boundaries, all of which contribute to his reputation as a significant figure in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBorrow, George, 1803-1881
653 _aBorrow, George, 1803-1881 -- Criticism and interpretation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63880
999 _c104704
_d104704