Scènes de la vie de Bohème by Henri Murger
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| Author | Murger, Henri, 1822-1861 |
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| Title | Scènes de la vie de Bohème |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Scènes de la vie de Bohème" by Henri Murger is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This book paints a vibrant picture of the lives of struggling artists in Paris, focusing on their challenges and camaraderie amid poverty. The narrative introduces readers to characters such as Schaunard and Marcel, who embody the spirit of bohemian life through their artistic pursuits and interactions within their community. The opening of the novel sets up the context of the bohemian lifestyle, contrasting it against popular misconceptions about artists and vagabonds of the time. The narrative begins with the character Alexendre Schaunard, a painter and musician, who is hilariously unprepared for an impending eviction. As he scrambles to gather money before his landlord, Mr. Bernard, finds him, readers are introduced to a lively snapshot of his chaotic life, filled with humor and artistic aspiration. This initial glimpse into the lives of these characters, their relationships, and their struggles with both art and finances hints at the deeper themes of passion, ambition, and the sacrifices inherent to a life dedicated to creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Bohemianism -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18446 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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