Publisher's Synopsis
Ballads of a Bohemian is a collection of poems by Robert W. Service, published in 1921. The book contains a series of ballads that tell stories of the author's experiences as a wandering poet in the early 20th century. The poems are written in a simple and direct style, with a focus on the joys and struggles of the human experience. Many of the ballads are set in the Canadian wilderness, where Service spent much of his time, and they reflect his love of nature and his fascination with the rugged, independent spirit of the people who live there. The book is a celebration of the bohemian lifestyle, with its emphasis on creativity, freedom, and adventure, and it has become a classic of Canadian literature.1921. Service, the celebrated bard of the Yukon, is most remembered for his tales of The Shooting of Dan McGrew, The Cremation of Sam McGee, The Harpy, The Spell of the Yukon. During WWI he worked as a stretcher bearer and ambulance driver with the Ambulance Corps of the American Red Cross. The Contents of this volume are divided into the following books: Spring; Early Summer; Late Summer; and Winter. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
