The Shores of Bohemia - by John Taylor Williams

The Shores of Bohemia is a captivating tale of a legendary generation of artists, writers, activists, and dreamers who created a utopia on the shores of Cape Cod during the first half of the 20th century.

This intimate portrait reveals the twisting lives and careers of staggering American thinkers and creators, from Eugene O'Neill to Emma Goldman, as they gathered in Greenwich Village and on the beachfronts of Cape Cod. With a focus on their radical ideas and competitive spirits, this book takes readers on a journey through the shifting landscape of American culture, from progressivism to socialism, communism, and liberalism.

Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, John Taylor "Ike" Williams brings to life the editorial boards, theaters, periodicals, and art schools founded by these visionaries, as well as their beach shacks and shanties where they performed new plays and welcomed talent fleeing Europe in the 1930s. The Shores of Bohemia is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, culture, and the creative process.

With its richly detailed portraits of some of America's most influential thinkers and artists, this book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of those who dared to dream of a better world.