The Bohemians of the Latin Quarter: Scenes de la Vie de Boheme by highly acclaimed author Henri Murger, originally published in 1851 and produced in play form in 1849, and is one of his most well-known works. Murger's work is largely based on his own personal experiences as poor writer living at the time in a Parisian attic and his interactions with other friends who were as well poor and struggling artists including a musician, poet, sculptor, painter and philosopher. The group of friends share in common their need for food and shelter while struggling to become successful artists."