The Romany Rye by George Borrow
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| Author | Borrow, George, 1803-1881 |
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| Title | The Romany Rye |
| Note |
Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #21206 (Plain HTML file) #25071 (Plain HTML file) #422 (Plain HTML file) #54048 (Illustrated HTML file) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Sequel to Lavengro |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1907 J. M. Dent Edition by David Price |
| Summary | "The Romany Rye" by George Borrow is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the life and adventures of the Romani people in England. The story is likely to center around the main character, a young tinker, as he interacts with various characters, including Belle and the postillion, while navigating his existence within society and among the Romani. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, who wakes early in a dingle (a small, secluded valley) and begins his day by working on a broken chaise. He demonstrates his skills as a tinker, crafting a linch-pin to repair the vehicle, while engaging in light-hearted exchanges with Belle, a young woman present in the dingle. The postillion, who has been asleep, eventually emerges and expresses gratitude for the repairs. The narrative captures the rustic setting and the camaraderie that exists among the characters as they prepare for breakfast and discuss their plans. This early scene sets a tone of adventure and a glimpse into the lives of Romani individuals, indicating that the story will delve into themes of craftsmanship, community, and the transient nature of their lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Romanies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 422 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 123 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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