Maxwell Bodenheim (1892–1954), nicknamed "Bogey," was an American poet and novelist who became a prominent literary figure during the first half of the twentieth century. He initially established himself within the literary circles of Chicago before relocating to New York City. In New York, Bodenheim's distinct lifestyle and artistic presence earned him the moniker "King of Greenwich Village Bohemians."
Active during the Jazz Age of the 1920s, Bodenheim achieved international notoriety through his published writings. His work as both a novelist and a poet solidified his reputation as a key representative of the era's bohemian counterculture, capturing the attention of readers and critics worldwide during a transformative period in American literature.
