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George Borrow Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jul 5, 1803
  • Died: Jul 26, 1881

George Henry Borrow was an English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his experiences traveling around Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he developed a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure prominently in his work. His best known books are The Bible in Spain, the autobiographical Lavengro, and The Romany Rye, about his time with the English Romanichal.

Two great talkers will not travel far together. travel

Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventive of crime. patriotism

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more views from Franz Grillparzer

6 more views from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson

2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 more quotes from Victor Hugo

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