Tales from Bohemia by Robert Neilson Stephens
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| Author | Stephens, Robert Neilson, 1867-1906 |
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| Title | Tales from Bohemia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The only girl he ever loved -- A bit of melody -- On the bridge -- The triumph of Mogley -- Out of his past -- The new side partner -- The needy outsider -- Time and the tombstone -- He believed them -- A vagrant -- Under an awning -- Shandy's revenge -- The whistle -- Whiskers -- The bad break of Tobit McStenger -- The scars -- "La Gitana" -- Transition -- A man who was no good -- Mr. Thornberry's Eldorado -- At the stage door -- "Poor Yorick" -- Coincidence -- Newgag the comedian -- An operatic evening. |
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| Summary | "Tales from Bohemia" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narratives explore the lives, struggles, and friendships of individuals within a close-knit community of aspiring writers and artists, primarily centered around Stephens himself and those he encountered in the literary world. This tapestry of stories captures the spirit of bohemian life, delving into themes of love, ambition, and the hardships of the creative process. The opening portion introduces readers to a pivotal friendship formed between the narrator and Robert Neilson Stephens, a young private secretary with literary aspirations. Their camaraderie develops against the backdrop of a newspaper office where they share their ambitions and thoughts on the literary scene of their time. As they engage in discussions about writers and artistic influences, the narrative hints at the tales to come, drawing on their experiences and the colorful personalities that populate their world. This engaging introduction sets the stage for a journey filled with humor, nostalgia, and the essence of artistic endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Theater -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8869 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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