Lavengro · Character

George Borrow

The author himself, occasionally referenced as a character in the narrative.

minor

Also known as George, Borrow, George Borrow

First appearance: i

George Borrow shows up with force in Preface to the Second Edition (1872). The page is where that presence becomes real.

The author, who defends his book and discusses the Gypsies.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Preface to the Second Edition (1872)
The author, who defends his book and discusses the Gypsies.
VIII
Addressed as 'Geordie' by Haggart during their conversation.
XIV
The narrator's father, who expresses concern about the narrator's knowledge of Irish and discusses his language studies with the narrator's mother.
XXXVI
Referenced as the author of the Kiaempe Viser translations, which the narrator treated faithfully.
The Painter of the Heroic
The narrator's brother, who commissions the painter to paint the mayor and discusses art with him.
The Editor’s Postscript
The subject of the autobiography; the terms Lavengro and Romany Rye were applied to him by Jasper Petulengro.
Advertisement (1857)
The author, defending his book Lavengro against misrepresentation and asserting his duty in writing it.
Part III: Appendix
The author, addressing the reader directly in the appendix.
VII: Same Subject Continued
The author, who delivers a scathing critique of Sir Walter Scott and defends Murat's pedigree.
Endnotes
The author is referenced throughout the endnotes, with Knapp citing Borrow's Life and works.

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