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Gypsies and the British Imagination, 1807-1930
Gypsies and the British Imagination, 1807-1930, is the first book to explore fully the British obsession with Gypsies throughout the nineteenth century and into the twentieth. Deborah Epstein Nord traces various representations of Gypsies in the works of such well-known British authors John Clare, Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, George Eliot, Arthur Conan Doyle, and D. H. Lawrence. Nord also exhumes lesser-known literary, ethnographic, and historical texts, exploring the fascinating histories of nomadic writer George Borrow, the Gypsy Lore Society, Dora Yates, and other rarely examined figures and institutions. Gypsies were both idealized and reviled by Victorian and early-twentieth-centur...
George Borrow: The Man and His Books
In "George Borrow: The Man and His Books," Edward Thomas delves into the life and works of the enigmatic 19th-century author George Borrow, known for his distinctive blend of autobiographical narrative and cultural exploration. With eloquence and precision, Thomas crafts a compelling analysis of Borrow's literary style, which is characterized by vivid descriptions and an unyielding curiosity towards the world around him. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, this biographical study not only highlights Borrow's most significant works, including "Lavengro" and "The Romany Rye," but also places them within the broader context of English literature, emphasizing Borrow's unique contribut...
Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science
"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science provides an outstanding resource in 33 published volumes with 2 helpful indexes. This thorough reference set--written by 1300 eminent, international experts--offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field."
The Letters of Philip Webb, Volume III
Philip Webb was a British architect known as a founder of the Arts and Crafts movement and also a key member of the Pre-Raphaelite circle. He had a long association with William Morris and was responsible for the design of the hugely influential Red House, Morris’s first home. Webb's letters will be of interest to art and architecture historians.
