Song. from the Rommany or Gypsy Language
The book Song from the Rommany or Gypsy Language by George Borrow is a collection of songs and poems written in the Romani language. It includes translations into English and provides insight into the culture and history of the Roma people. The book was first published in 1874 and has since been reprinted several times.
By George Borrow · First published 1874 · Genre: Poetry, Cultural, Folklore · 135 words
First lines
The strength of the ox, The wit of the fox, And the leveret's speed, -- Full oft, to oppose To their numerous foes, The Rommany need.
Our horses they take, Our waggons they break, And ourselves they seize, In their prisons to coop, Where we pine and droop, For want of breeze.
When the dead swallow The fly shall follow O'er Burra-panee, Then we will forget The wrongs we have met, And forgiving be.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1874 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Cultural, Folklore, Social Commentary
- Length: 135 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Cultural — The content reflects the traditions and experiences of the Rommany or Gypsy people, highlighting cultural themes.
- Folklore — The themes and references to animals and nature suggest elements of folklore and traditional storytelling.
- Social Commentary — The text addresses social issues faced by the Rommany, such as persecution and imprisonment.
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Rommany · Gypsy · language · culture · folklore · poetry · tradition · ethnography · history · identity · music · narrative