Bohemians of the Latin Quarter: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Bohemians of the Latin Quarter is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Murger, Henri (1822–1861).
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"Bohemians of the Latin Quarter" by Henri Murger is a collection of loosely connected stories published in 1851. Set in Paris's Latin Quarter during the 1840s, these semi-autobiographical tales romanticize the lives of struggling artists and writers living on society's margins. Originally appearing in a literary magazine, the stories gained widespread popularity after being adapted into a successful play. Murger's vivid portrayal of bohemian existence would inspire countless works, most notably Puccini's beloved opera "La bohème," cementing this glimpse into artistic poverty as an enduring cultural touchstone.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Bohemians of the Latin Quarter
- Author credits: Murger, Henri (1822–1861)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bohemianism -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
- Opera
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