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The Zincali Or An Account Of The Gypsies Of Spain

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""The Zincali"" is a book written by George Borrow, which provides a detailed account of the Gypsies of Spain. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Borrow's personal experiences with the Gypsies, and the second part providing a more general overview of their history, customs, and language. Borrow spent several years living among the Gypsies in Spain, learning their language and customs, and gaining their trust. He writes about his interactions with various Gypsy families, describing their way of life, their beliefs, and their traditions. He also provides insight into the challenges faced by the Gypsies in Spanish society, including discrimination and persecution.In the second part of the book, Borrow delves deeper into the history and culture of the Gypsies, tracing their origins back to India and exploring their migration patterns throughout Europe. He also provides a detailed analysis of the Gypsy language, which he learned during his time in Spain.Overall, ""The Zincali"" is a fascinating and insightful look into the world of the Gypsies of Spain, written by an author who had a deep appreciation and understanding of their culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162748429
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 284
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 381 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. november 2024
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""The Zincali"" is a book written by George Borrow, which provides a detailed account of the Gypsies of Spain. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Borrow's personal experiences with the Gypsies, and the second part providing a more general overview of their history, customs, and language. Borrow spent several years living among the Gypsies in Spain, learning their language and customs, and gaining their trust. He writes about his interactions with various Gypsy families, describing their way of life, their beliefs, and their traditions. He also provides insight into the challenges faced by the Gypsies in Spanish society, including discrimination and persecution.In the second part of the book, Borrow delves deeper into the history and culture of the Gypsies, tracing their origins back to India and exploring their migration patterns throughout Europe. He also provides a detailed analysis of the Gypsy language, which he learned during his time in Spain.Overall, ""The Zincali"" is a fascinating and insightful look into the world of the Gypsies of Spain, written by an author who had a deep appreciation and understanding of their culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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