The Gypsy

By Richard F. Burton

The Gypsy is a book written by Richard F. Burton that tells the story of a young Englishman named Ralph Royston who falls in love with a beautiful Romani woman named Zillah. Despite the disapproval of his family and society, Ralph marries Zillah and becomes a part of her nomadic gypsy community. The novel explores the cultural clash between the gypsies and the English, as well as the struggles and prejudices faced by the Romani people. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and is based on Burton's own experiences with the Romani people during his travels in Europe. The Gypsy is a vivid portrayal of a marginalized community and a poignant love story that challenges societal norms.THIS 160 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Jew the Gypsy and El Islam, by Richard F. Burton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076613332X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162912537
• ISBN13: 9781162912530
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"