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100 1 _aSeccombe, Thomas,
_d1866-1923
245 1 0 _aGeorge Borrow :
_bTimes Literary Supplement, 10th July 1903
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-01-07
508 _aTranscribed from the July 10th, 1903, Times Literary Supplement by David Price
520 _a"George Borrow" by Thomas Seccombe is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth examination of the life, character, and works of George Borrow, a unique figure in 19th-century literature known for his adventurous spirit, linguistic prowess, and autobiographical storytelling. Seccombe highlights Borrow’s significance in the literary canon, particularly through his distinguished works and personal experiences that shaped his writing. In this biography, Seccombe meticulously details Borrow’s life journey, beginning with his early years in East Dereham and his formative encounters with various influences including gipsies, rebels, and literary figures. The narrative covers Borrow's transition from an aspiring writer struggling with self-doubt and societal conventions to becoming a celebrated author known for works like "Lavengro" and "The Bible in Spain." Seccombe adeptly illustrates Borrow’s complex relationships, especially with women, and his deep-seated wanderlust that fueled his quest for adventure and understanding of diverse cultures. Through Seccombe's lens, readers gain insight into the contradictions and fervor that encapsulated Borrow’s spirit, ultimately revealing how his personal struggles and triumphs intertwined with his literary output. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBorrow, George, 1803-1881
653 _aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30887
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