Lavengro · Chapter
Part III: Appendix explained
The appendix of Part III provides supplementary material, including a letter from the author to the reader, discussing the nature of the book and its characters, with reflections on language, learning, and the author's intentions.
What happens
The appendix of Part III provides supplementary material, including a letter from the author to the reader, discussing the nature of the book and its characters, with reflections on language, learning, and the author's intentions.
Themes in this chapter
Philology and Learning
The appendix discusses the author's linguistic pursuits and the value of learning languages, central to the book's theme.
Identity and Belonging
The author reflects on his own identity as a writer and a scholar, and his place in the literary world.
Characters to notice
- Lavengro
The narrator and author, reflecting on the book's purpose and his own experiences.
- George Borrow
The author, addressing the reader directly in the appendix.
Key passages
“I have now brought my book to a conclusion, and have only to take leave of the reader.”
The author concludes the book and bids farewell to the reader.
Closing remarks of the appendix.