The Virginia Bohemians

""The Virginia Bohemians: A Novel"" is a work of fiction written by John Esten Cooke and first published in 1880. Set in the mid-19th century, the story follows a group of artists, writers, and other creative types who live in the bohemian quarter of Richmond, Virginia. The main character is a young artist named Paul Ambrose, who struggles to balance his artistic passions with the demands of his wealthy family. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith, who shares his artistic sensibilities but comes from a very different background. The novel explores themes of art, love, class, and the clash between traditional values and the emerging bohemian culture of the time. It is a vivid portrait of a fascinating era in American history, and a compelling story of one man's struggle to find his place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.