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Title: Ballads of a Bohemian

Note: Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Alan Light, and David Widger

Summary: "Ballads of a Bohemian" by Robert W. Service is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of life in the Bohemian district of Paris, showcasing the struggles, joys, and dreams of artists, writers, and the less fortunate who inhabit this vibrant world. It delves into themes of poverty, freedom, and artistic pursuit, as the narrator reflects on both personal experiences and the lives of those around him. The opening of the collection presents the narrator's life in a garret in Montparnasse, reflecting on his meager circumstances and the bittersweet nature of creativity. He describes his humble abode filled with dreams and ambitions while wrestling with the challenges of poverty. Notable characters emerge, such as Julot the Apache and Gigolette, whose lives entwine with the narrator's own in heartfelt and sometimes tragic ways. The poems depict the beauty and despair of life on the fringes, celebrating creativity and camaraderie among the marginalized, while also acknowledging the harsh truths of their existence. As the narrator muses on the struggles faced by himself and others, he finds richness in experience despite the lack of material wealth, creating a poignant and relatable portrait of Bohemian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Service, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958

EBook No.: 995

Published: Jul 1, 1997

Downloads: 138

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Ballads of a Bohemian

Note: Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Alan Light, and David Widger

Summary: "Ballads of a Bohemian" by Robert W. Service is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of life in the Bohemian district of Paris, showcasing the struggles, joys, and dreams of artists, writers, and the less fortunate who inhabit this vibrant world. It delves into themes of poverty, freedom, and artistic pursuit, as the narrator reflects on both personal experiences and the lives of those around him. The opening of the collection presents the narrator's life in a garret in Montparnasse, reflecting on his meager circumstances and the bittersweet nature of creativity. He describes his humble abode filled with dreams and ambitions while wrestling with the challenges of poverty. Notable characters emerge, such as Julot the Apache and Gigolette, whose lives entwine with the narrator's own in heartfelt and sometimes tragic ways. The poems depict the beauty and despair of life on the fringes, celebrating creativity and camaraderie among the marginalized, while also acknowledging the harsh truths of their existence. As the narrator muses on the struggles faced by himself and others, he finds richness in experience despite the lack of material wealth, creating a poignant and relatable portrait of Bohemian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Service, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958

EBook No.: 995

Published: Jul 1, 1997

Downloads: 138

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.