Lavengro

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Borrow, George, 1803-1881

Contributor:

Groome, Francis Hindes, 1851-1902

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lavengro: The Scholar; The Gypsy; The Priest, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by George Borrow is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the protagonist, who traverses various social realms, intertwining with diverse characters, including an Armenian obsessed with wealth and the complexities of faith. Borrow's work reflects on identity, culture, and the philosophical underpinnings of society through both personal and communal dialogues. The opening of this volume introduces a captivating Armenian character who is fixated on amassing wealth but also engages in discussions about language and culture. He expresses a longing for two hundred thousand pounds, believing that such riches will ultimately allow him to pursue a more fulfilling life. Through conversations about religion and heritage intertwined with humor and profound insights, the protagonist grapples with questions of existence, cultural integrity, and societal practices. This section sets the tone for further explorations into the colorful personalities and significant themes that will be developed as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1901 Methuen & Co edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavengro

Release date is 2007-10-03