02486cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500210013226400510015330000470020433600260025133700260027733800360030350000310033950802610037052014240063153400450205565300240210085600430212499900170216717220UtSlPG20260610133413.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLeavitt, Lydia10aBohemian Society 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-04  aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
(www.canadiana.org))  a"Bohemian Society" by Lydia Leavitt is a reflective work that appears to blend elements of philosophical discourse and social commentary, likely penned during the late 19th century. The book encapsulates a narrative that revolves around a community of artists and thinkers, exploring the dynamics of human thought, society, and the impact of education and progress on a previously idyllic existence. The overarching topic addresses the consequences of embracing modernity and the tension between simplicity and complexity in life, reflecting broader societal themes relevant to its time.  The storyline unfolds around a peaceful valley community that lives contentedly without the influence of money or turmoil, emphasizing harmony with nature and mutual support among its members. However, the arrival of a stranger from the outside world disrupts this tranquility, igniting curiosity and a desire for knowledge that ultimately leads to the founding of an educational institution. As the community becomes educated, simplicity gives way to ambition, competition, and industrialization, resulting in disillusionment and loss of the original harmony. Through various characters and philosophical dialogues, the author poignantly critiques the allure of progress and questions whether the pursuit of knowledge brings true happiness or merely complicates the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanadian literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17220  c58608d58608