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Murger Henry

    This author is chiefly distinguished for his work "Scènes de la vie de bohème," drawn from his own experiences as a desperately poor writer living in a Parisian attic and a member of a loose club of friends who called themselves "the water drinkers" due to their poverty. His writing artfully blends instinct with pathos and humor, though sadness often prevails as his dominant tone. His literary output, encompassing novels, stories, and song lyrics, has inspired numerous operas, operettas, and musicals. His "Song of Musette" is famously described as a "tear that has become a pearl of poetry."

    Bohéma II.
    Zigeunerleben = (Vie de Bohème) : (Auswahl)
    Zigeunerleben
    Boheme
    Bohémvilág
    Scenes of Bohemian Life
    • 2011

      Scenes of Bohemian Life

      • 254 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      A new translation of Henry Murger's influential work captures the essence of 19th-century Parisian bohemian life. Originally published in 1851, it explores the lives of struggling artists and their romantic entanglements, highlighting themes of love, poverty, and the pursuit of creativity. The vivid portrayal of characters and their experiences offers a poignant reflection on the joys and hardships of the bohemian lifestyle, making it a timeless classic that resonates with contemporary readers.

      Scenes of Bohemian Life
    • 1932
    • 1924
    • 1913