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Ballads of a Bohemian
Capturing the Parisian Bohemian Spirit in Lyrical BalladsBy Robert W. Service
Length3h 58m
About this audiobook
In "Ballads of a Bohemian," Robert W. Service explores the vibrant tapestry of life on the fringes of society, weaving together poignant narratives through a rich, lyrical style that captures both the exuberance and despair of the Bohemian experience. The collection is characterized by its evocative imagery and rhythmic verses, allowing readers to traverse the tangled streets of artistic communities dotted with both revelry and heartbreak. Written during the early 20th century, a time marked by shifting cultural landscapes, these poems resonate with themes of freedom, individuality, and the relentless pursuit of artistic authenticity amidst societal convention. Robert W. Service, often revered as the "Bard of the Yukon," garnered inspiration from his own life as an itinerant poet and a keen observer of the human condition. His experiences in London'Äôs burgeoning literary scene, combined with the solitude of the Canadian wilderness, shaped his worldview. Service's unique ability to empathize with those marginalized by society'Äîwhether through poverty, addiction, or artistic ambition'Äîimbues these ballads with depth and sensitivity, illustrating the universal quest for belonging and creativity. For readers interested in exploring the complexities of bohemian life through captivating verse, "Ballads of a Bohemian" offers not only a glimpse into Service's own tumultuous journey but also serves as a timeless reflection on the price of individuality and artistic freedom. This collection is a must-read for poetry enthusiasts and lovers of rich storytelling alike.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK ONE ~~ SPRING
50II
2I
51A Song of Sixty-Five
3My Garret
52Teddy Bear
4Julot the Apache
53The Outlaw
5II
54The Walkers
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6The same evening.
55III
7L'Escargot D'Or
56Poor Peter
8It Is Later Than You Think
57The Wistful One
9Noctambule
58If You Had a Friend
10III
59The Contented Man
11Insomnia
60The Spirit of the Unborn Babe
12Moon Song
61IV
13The Sewing-Girl
62Finistère
14IV
63Old David Smail
15Lucille
64The Wonderer
16On the Boulevard
65Oh, It Is Good
17Facility
66V
18V
67I Have Some Friends
19Golden Days
68The Quest
20The Joy of Little Things
69The Comforter
21The Absinthe Drinkers
70The Other One
22BOOK TWO ~~ EARLY SUMMER
71Catastrophe
23The Release
72BOOK FOUR ~~ WINTER
24The Wee Shop
73I
25The Philistine and the Bohemian
74Priscilla
26II
75A Casualty
27The Bohemian Dreams
76The Blood-Red Fourragère
28A Domestic Tragedy
77Jim
29The Pencil Seller
78II
30III
79Kelly of the Legion
31Fi-Fi in Bed
80The Three Tommies
32Gods in the Gutter
81The Twa Jocks
33The Death of Marie Toro
82III
34IV
83His Boys
35The Bohemian
84The Booby-Trap
36The Auction Sale
85Bonehead Bill
37The Joy of Being Poor
86IV
38V
87Michael
39My Neighbors
88The Wife
40Room 4: The Painter Chap
89Victory Stuff
41Room 6: The Little Workgirl
90Was It You?
42Room 7: The Coco-Fiend
91V
43BOOK THREE ~~ LATE SUMMER
92Les Grands Mutiles
44I
93The Sightless Man
45The Philanderer
94The Legless Man
46The Petit Vieux
95The Faceless Man
47My Masterpiece
96L'Envoi
48My Book
97Notes.
49My Hour
98About the Author
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