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| 100 | 1 | _aLeavitt, Lydia | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBohemian Society |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-12-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCanadian literature | ||
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