Letters to his wife Mary Borrow
George Borrow's Letters to his Wife Mary is a collection of letters written by the English author George Borrow to his wife Mary Borrow. The letters span the years 1819 to 1881, and provide a unique insight into the life of the couple and their family. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from the mundane to the profound. Borrow writes about his travels, his work, his family, his friends, and his faith. He also writes about his love for Mary, and his admiration for her strength and courage. The letters provide a vivid portrait of the couple's life together, and of the world in which they lived. They also reveal Borrow's deep love for his wife, and his admiration for her strength and courage. The letters are a testament to the enduring love between George and Mary Borrow, and to the strength of their marriage. They provide a unique insight into the life of the couple, and into the world in which they lived.
By George Borrow · First published 1913 · Genre: Biography, Romance, Historical Fiction · 12 chapters · 5,065 words
First lines
VENICE, "October" 22"nd", 1844.
MY DEAREST CARRETA, I arrived this day at Venice, and though I am exceedingly tired I hasten to write a line to inform you of my well-being. I am now making for home as fast as possible, and I have now nothing to detain me.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Romance, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 5,065 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 79 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a collection of letters written by George Borrow to his wife Mary Borrow, providing an insight into their personal lives and relationship.
- Romance — The book is a collection of letters written by George Borrow to his wife Mary Borrow, expressing his love and affection for her.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and provides a glimpse into the life and times of George and Mary Borrow.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a collection of letters written by George Borrow, which are written in a literary style and contain themes of love, loss, and longing.
Tags
1803-1881 · 1881 · 19th century · Authors · Borrow · Correspondence · English · George · authors, english · bless · borrow, george, 1803 · carreta
Contents
- LETTER I
- LETTER II
- LETTER III
- LETTER IV
- LETTER V
- LETTER VI
- LETTER VII
- LETTER VIII
- LETTER IX
- LETTER X
- LETTER XI
- LETTER XII