A vivid portrait of Borrow’s Cornish travels, seen through Walling’s scholarly lens.
This study blends biography, travel writing, and literary criticism to illuminate the author’s life and ideas. It charts Borrow’s journeys in Cornwall, captures his encounters with locals and gypsies, and shows how place shapes his writing. The book also explores how Borrow’s personality, beliefs, and methods influenced his most famous works.
- Tracks Borrow’s movements through Cornwall, from Redruth to Penzance and beyond
- Pairs topographical detail with cultural insight, including notes on Druids, gypsies, and language
- Examines Borrow’s writing style, biases, and the balance of fact and fiction
- Frames his life in the context of 19th‑century literature and criticism
Ideal for readers of literary biography and fans seeking a grounded view of Borrow’s life and work.