Christine Stansell’s “American Moderns” was, in my belief, a brilliantly written piece of New York City History. She was able to make this brief, yet influential part of New York City History very entertaining, and informational. By following a limited number of influential artists, writers, poets, etc, Stansel allows the reader to get in touch with these people and feel for them, almost as if she is writing a novel. Reading “American Moderns”, I couldn’t help but think of some of the many similarities of the two eras in New York, and how people prior to the 21st century weren’t all that different from modern day New Yorkers. In fact, the Bohemians were pioneers, creating a modern city in a time where people still held on to Victorian Era mannerisms and traditions. Their short time in “The Village” made a significant impact on shaping the City.