Project Gutenberg 2009-12-28 Public domain in the USA. 306 Borrow, George 1803 1881 Borrow, George Henry Sullivan, Edmund J. (Edmund Joseph) 1869 1933 Sullivan, E. J. (Edmund Joseph) Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavengro Transcribed from the 1914 T. N. Foulis edition by David Price "Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest" by George Borrow is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores themes of identity and belonging through the experiences of its main character, who navigates various social landscapes in Britain while interacting with a cast of diverse characters, including a scholar, a gypsy, and a priest. The author’s reflection on society, culture, and personal exploration suggests an engaging blend of adventure and philosophical introspection. The opening of the novel introduces the author’s early years, highlighting his familial background and formative experiences. Born in East Anglia, Borrow reflects on his father’s military career and their nomadic lifestyle while he grew up. Key moments include encounters in nature, such as spotting a viper and pondering the beauty of the landscape, which hint at the author’s deep connection to the world around him. Furthermore, he describes a significant experience with a mysterious book that ultimately sparks his curiosity and passion for knowledge. This segment establishes a foundation for the journey ahead and suggests a thoughtful narrative steeped in rich imagery and introspective musings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Fiction Romanies -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1430118 2025-06-12T15:23:03.325234 text/html 1478831 2009-12-28T18:09:45 text/html 4931321 2009-12-28T18:20:47 text/html application/zip 5189042 2025-06-12T15:23:25.384124 application/epub+zip 5196670 2025-06-12T15:23:09.465226 application/epub+zip 625041 2025-06-12T15:23:06.706255 application/epub+zip 5681055 2025-06-12T15:23:37.970166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5542780 2025-06-12T15:23:22.397298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 910560 2022-09-14T08:28:40.113740 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1318479 2025-06-12T15:23:00.182319 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1318207 2009-12-28T18:08:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 495164 2009-12-28T18:20:47 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1291870 2009-12-28T18:20:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 491897 2009-12-28T18:20:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21565 2025-06-12T15:23:38.163077 application/rdf+xml 16899 2025-06-12T15:23:07.347231 image/jpeg 3892 2025-06-12T15:23:07.018213 image/jpeg 5152346 2025-06-12T15:23:03.555237 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia