The Romany Rye

In this sequel to Lavengro, George Borrow continues the picaresque adventures of his protagonist, a tinker and scholar. The narrative opens with the hero crafting a linch-pin to repair a chaise after a storm, aided by the independent Isopel Berners. The story then shifts to a series of philosophical dialogues with a mysterious 'man in black,' a Catholic priest, who debates religion, history, and the nature of Rome. Set in the English countryside, the novel blends travel, adventure, and intellectual discourse, offering a vivid portrait of early 19th-century life and a provocative exploration of faith and skepticism.

A public-domain text edition with newly prepared typography and a typographic cover. Original printed illustrations are not reproduced.