Scenes of Bohemian Life

A new translation of Henry Murgers Scènes de la vie de bohème, first published in 1851, recounts the lives of a bohemian group of creative young people in Paris. The book inspired many to seek out a bohemian life and has had a significant social impact, inspiring Puccinis opera La Bohème and Jonathan Larsons Rent.

Format: Hardback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Anthem Press

This book is a fresh interpretation of Henry Murgers renowned Scènes de la vie de bohème, which was originally released in French in 1851. The book chronicles the lives of a group of bohemian creative young people as they experience the ups and downs of love, endure cold and hunger, revel in drunken parties, witness their friends suffer and die of poverty, and ultimately mature into accomplished artists. The publication of this book swiftly inspired numerous (primarily young) individuals to pursue a bohemian lifestyle in Paris and other cities worldwide. Not only did it inspire people during that time to alter their lives, but it also served as the inspiration for Puccinis beloved opera La Bohème (1896) and, a century later, Jonathan Larsons immensely successful Rent (1996). Few works of literature have had such a profound social impact. Bohemian cultures and subcultures have been a part of our society ever since, and Murgers book remains an engaging and fulfilling work of literature.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839988806