Book Review: Neo-Bohemia

The Neo - what? For those not familiar with the term, Wikipidea describes Bohemian as a cultural movement which describes "the practice of an unconventional lifestyle, often in the company of like-minded people, with few permanent ties, involving musical, artistic or literary pursuits. In this context, Bohemians can be wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds.

This use of the word bohemian first appeared in the English language in the 19th century[1] to describe the non-traditional lifestyles of marginalized and impoverished artists, writers, journalists, musicians, and actors in major European cities. Bohemians were associated with unorthodox or anti-establishment political or social viewpoints, which were often expressed through free love, frugality, and voluntary poverty."

Now you have a framework for the Neo-Bohemianism paramount in places like Portland OR, go read my friends review of the book here:

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