Bohemianism is 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 may be wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds.
Bohemians were associated with unorthodox or anti-establishment political or social viewpoints, which often were expressed through free love, frugality, and—in some cases—voluntary poverty. A wealthy and privileged, even aristocratic, bohemian circle is sometimes referred to as the haut bohème ("high bohemians").
"A gentleman is one, who without any title, bears a coat of arms, or whose ancestors have been freemen". In its best use, moreover, "gentleman" involves a certain superior standard of conduct, due to "that self-respect and intellectual refinement which manifest themselves in unrestrained yet delicate manners." //
