La Bohème is an opera by Giacomo Puccini that follows the lives of young, impoverished bohemians in 1830s Paris. At its core, the story centers on the passionate yet fleeting romance between the poet Rodolfo and Mimì, a fragile seamstress, set against the vibrant yet harsh backdrop of artistic and financial struggle. The opera captures the themes of love, loss, and the bittersweet nature of youth, blending moments of beauty and tragedy as the characters navigate life, art, and the inevitability of change.