The Serpent Knight and other ballads

George Henry Borrow (5 July 1803 26 July 1881) is an english writer and traveler. He wrote his novels based on his travel writing and experience, meetings while traveling through Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he developed a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure prominently in his work. His the most famous books are The Bible in Spain, the autobiographical Lavengro, and The Romany Rye, about his time with the English Romanichal (gypsies). During his life, he wrote many works that remain popular today.
"The Serpent Knight and other ballads" is an excellent collection of ballads by George Henry Borrow. Gorgeous rhymes and unusual style characterize George Henry Borrow as a good poet. Each poem is filled with deep philosophical meaning and a small but interesting plot. During his life he wrote many great works, which are popular to this day.

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