About this book
A Bibliography of the Writings in Prose and Verse of George Henry Borrow by Thomas James Wise is an indispensable bibliographical guide for scholars, collectors, and lovers of 19th-century literature. Meticulously compiled, Wise offers concise descriptions and accurate collations of Borrow’s original editions, together with a comprehensive list of his contributions to magazines, pamphlets, and privately circulated items.
The audiobook traces the curious history of Borrow’s pamphlets—ballads, poems and translations—and explains their origins, formats, and rarity. Wise situates Borrow’s dual reputation as a master of English prose and a lesser-known poet-translator, discussing the poet’s early Danish and other-language translations, evolving prosody, and the uneven reception of his verse. Readers gain context on Victorian publishing practices, textual variations, and the bibliographical challenges that make Borrow’s oeuvre a fascinating subject for textual scholarship.
A must-listen nonfiction bibliography for bibliophiles, literary historians, librarians, and anyone researching George Henry Borrow, this recording delivers authoritative research, rare-document insights, and practical guidance for identifying and evaluating editions.
