George Borrow published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with Celebrated Trials (1825). The best-known is Lavengro (1851).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with George Borrow
Standalone novels in order
Lavengro (1851)
The Romany Rye (1857)
Non-fiction in order
The Bible in Spain (1842)
Wild Wales (1862)
Poetry in order
Romantic Ballads (1826)
Targum (1835)
Romano Lavo-Lil (1874)
Other books in order
Celebrated Trials (1825)
Tales of the Wild and the Wonderful (1825)
Free to read
All free classicsThe Bible in Spain, Vol. 1 [of 2]
The Bible in Spain, Vol. 2 [of 2]
Letters of George Borrow to the British and Foreign Bible Society
Isopel Berners
The pocket George Borrow
The Tale of Brynild, and King Valdemar and His Sister
The Talisman, from the Russian of Alexander Pushkin
The mermaid's prophecy, and other songs relating to Queen Dagmar
Grimhild's Vengeance
George Borrow's Second Tour in Wales
The Fountain of Maribo, and Other Ballads
The Verner Raven, The Count of Vendel's Daughter, and Other Ballads
The Welsh and Their Literature
The Story of Yvashka with the Bear's Ear
![Cover of The Bible in Spain, Vol. 1 [of 2]](https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/35642/pg35642.cover.medium.jpg)
![Cover of The Bible in Spain, Vol. 2 [of 2]](https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/35676/pg35676.cover.medium.jpg)
About George Borrow
George Henry Borrow was an English writer of novels and of travel based on personal experiences in Europe. His travels gave him a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure strongly in his work. His best-known books are The Bible in Spain and the novels Lavengro and The Romany Rye, set in his time with the English Romanichal (Gypsies).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
George Borrow FAQ
- How many books has George Borrow written?
- George Borrow published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books, 4 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Borrow's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lavengro.
- What is George Borrow's last book?
- Wild Wales (1862).
- What is George Borrow's most famous book?
- Lavengro (1851) is George Borrow's most widely read book.
- Can I read George Borrow's books for free?
- Yes. 31 books by George Borrow are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.