"The Shores of Bohemia" is a novel by the famous American writer William Dean Howells, which transports us to the middle of the 19th century in the unforgettable and magical landscapes of the Czech Republic. The main characters of the work are a young American traveling in Europe and a beautiful Czech girl. Gradually, their paths cross on the banks of the Vltava River, where the feeling of first love blossoms. The metaphorical image of "Bohemia" reveals to the reader not only beautiful landscapes, but also deep moral and philosophical reflections on art, love and the desire to find one's place in the world."