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George Borrow / Phillips
GEORGE BORROW English author and linguist
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1803 1881 Borrow Linguist Phillips Sepia
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Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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This sepia-toned photograph captures the intriguing figure of George Borrow (1803-1881), an English author and linguist, as he gazes intently off-camera. Dressed in a formal collared shirt and waistcoat, Borrow's white hair frames his angular face, which is deeply lined with the wisdom of a life dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. Born in 1803, Borrow was a prolific writer, best known for his travelogues and ethnographic works. His most famous books include "Lavengro" and "The Bible in Spain," which chronicled his experiences living among various European communities and documenting their languages and customs. As a linguist, Borrow was fascinated by the diversity of human speech and spent much of his career studying and documenting little-known languages. He was particularly interested in the Romani language, and his work on Romani dialects is still considered seminal in the field. Despite his many accomplishments, Borrow's life was not without controversy. His unconventional lifestyle and unorthodox beliefs often put him at odds with the establishment, and he was known to be a bit of a recluse. However, his contributions to the fields of literature and linguistics have endured, and he remains an intriguing and enigmatic figure in English literary history. This photograph, taken in 1881, offers a rare glimpse into the life of this remarkable man, capturing both the intellectual intensity and the human warmth that characterized his work and his legacy.
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