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Ernest Hemingway
1899-1961
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Books by Ernest Hemingway
A farewell to arms
"A farewell to arms" by Ernest Hemingway is a novel first published in 1929. Set during World War I's Italian campaign, it follows American lieutenant Frederic Henry, who serves in the Italian ambulance corps. When he meets English nurse Catherine Barkley, a passionate love affair develops against the brutal backdrop of war. As battle intensifies and their relationship deepens, the lovers face devastating choices that will test whether their bond can survive the chaos surrounding them.
The Sun Also Rises
"The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway is a novel published in 1926. It follows American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to Pamplona, Spain, for the Festival of San Fermín to watch bullfights and the running of the bulls. At its center is Jake Barnes, a war-wounded journalist, and his complicated love for the captivating Lady Brett Ashley. Set among the cafés and parties of 1920s Paris, the novel explores themes of love, loss, masculinity, and the resilience of a generation shaped by World War I.
Men without women
"Men Without Women" by Ernest Hemingway is a collection of short stories published in 1927. This volume presents fourteen tales exploring bullfighting, prizefighting, infidelity, divorce, and death. Among them are now-famous works like "The Killers," "Hills Like White Elephants," and "In Another Country." Critics praised Hemingway's spare, bone-sharp prose style, though some found his subjects too vulgar or callous. The collection showcases his signature economy of language—meticulously literal yet powerful, reproducing life's harsh moments without becoming dull itself.
In our time
"In our time" by Ernest Hemingway is a collection of short stories published in 1925. Born from a complex history involving war vignettes and prose sketches, the collection features iconic Nick Adams stories like "Indian Camp" and "Big Two-Hearted River." Through spare language and oblique emotion, Hemingway explores themes of alienation, loss, grief, and separation. The work showcases his famous "iceberg theory" of omission, establishing his distinctive voice and earning recognition as an early masterpiece that attracted significant literary attention.
Three Stories & Ten Poems
"Three Stories & Ten Poems" by Ernest Hemingway is a collection of short stories and poems written in the early 20th century. This book showcases Hemingway's hallmark minimalist style and keen observation of human emotions and relationships. The stories touch on themes of love, conflict, and the complexities of human interaction, while the poems reflect his thoughts on war and nature. The collection features three stories: "Up In Michigan," "Out of Season," and "My Old Man." In "Up In Michigan," the narrative explores the feelings of a young woman, Liz, who develops a complex attachment to Jim, a blacksmith, leading to a tense and unsettling encounter. "Out of Season" follows a drunken local man, Peduzzi, as he attempts to accompany a young couple fishing while navigating his own insecurities and the nature of companionship. "My Old Man" portrays a young boy's relationship with his father, who is a jockey, culminating in a tragic accident at a horse race that profoundly affects the boy. The ten poems accompany these stories, capturing the essence of life experiences marked by personal and societal struggles, often touched by themes of disillusionment and loss.