The Romany Rye is a novel by George Borrow, written in 1857. George Borrow George Henry Borrow (1803-1881) was an English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his own experiences around Europe. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Largely thought to be at least partly autobiographical it follows on from Lavengro (1851). Indeed, on October 18, 1853 Mrs. George Borrow wrote to John Murray (his publisher), and spoke of her husband's completing his work - "which he proposes to call 'The Romany Rye - A Sequel to Lavengro.'" October 18 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years). ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... There have been several important people by the name of John Murray (roughly in chronological order): John Murray of Falahill, a Scottish outlaw John Murray, 1st Duke of Atholl (1660-1724) John Murray (MP for Banffshire), 1707-1708. ...

The story itself follows the journey of a learned young man thrown in with Gypsies. It is a philosophical adventure story of sorts. Languages Romani, languages of native region Religions Christianity, Islam Related ethnic groups South Asians (Desi) The Roma (singular Rom; sometimes Rroma, Rrom) or Romanies are an ethnic group living in many communities all over the world. ...