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LoC No.: 15014073
Title: Vie de Bohème: A Patch of Romantic Paris
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Vie de Bohème: A Patch of Romantic Paris" by Orlo Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the nuanced and often romanticized notion of the Bohemian lifestyle that flourished in Paris during the early to mid-19th century. It offers an in-depth examination of the artistic and social lives of those who lived outside the conventional standards of society, highlighting both their struggles and aspirations. The opening of the book delves into the concept of Bohemianism, contemplating its origins, its societal implications, and how it has transcended mere label to capture a vivid cultural identity. Williams reflects on how the term "Bohemian" has come to represent a lifestyle characterized by artistic endeavor and rebellion against social norms, while also recognizing the blurred lines between authenticity and mere masquerade. He sets the stage for a discussion that will unfold through both historical context and personal narratives, inviting readers to reflect on the essence of what it truly meant to live as a Bohemian in a time of profound artistic revolution in Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Williams, Orlo, 1883-
EBook No.: 40293
Published: Jul 21, 2012
Downloads: 615
Language: English
Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs
Subject: Paris (France) -- Intellectual life
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15014073
Title: Vie de Bohème: A Patch of Romantic Paris
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Vie de Bohème: A Patch of Romantic Paris" by Orlo Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the nuanced and often romanticized notion of the Bohemian lifestyle that flourished in Paris during the early to mid-19th century. It offers an in-depth examination of the artistic and social lives of those who lived outside the conventional standards of society, highlighting both their struggles and aspirations. The opening of the book delves into the concept of Bohemianism, contemplating its origins, its societal implications, and how it has transcended mere label to capture a vivid cultural identity. Williams reflects on how the term "Bohemian" has come to represent a lifestyle characterized by artistic endeavor and rebellion against social norms, while also recognizing the blurred lines between authenticity and mere masquerade. He sets the stage for a discussion that will unfold through both historical context and personal narratives, inviting readers to reflect on the essence of what it truly meant to live as a Bohemian in a time of profound artistic revolution in Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Williams, Orlo, 1883-
EBook No.: 40293
Published: Jul 21, 2012
Downloads: 615
Language: English
Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs
Subject: Paris (France) -- Intellectual life
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.