The Old Man and the Sea is an account of the simple life of a less successful fisherman. Santiago is shown to be pitted against the vagaries of nature since he has been unsuccessful at snaring a fish for 84 days. Even when successful, his efforts at showing off his skills are thwarted by sharks who strip the fish, leaving only the skeleton behind. The Old Man is the symbol that represents all o…
In our time is Ernest Hemingway's first collection of short stories. Read on to learn about the soldiers trying to make sense of their post-war lives. Accompany little Nick to the humble dwelling of an Indian as his father delivers a child. Indulge in the lazy afternoon talks of two friends as they gulp down bottles of whisky, or simple relish the adventures of camp life. Hemingway's characters…
Green Hills of Africa by Ernest Hemingway is an account of his safari across the Serengeti. In his usual understated style, Hemingway shares his love and fascination for big-game hunting., bringing to the fore the excitement of the chase the gory ferocity of the kill. It is also a wonderful glimpse into the beauty of the African landscape, a wilderness that was already falling prey to human inc…
A Farewell to Arms was written in a simple, yet stark language and included profanity, just as a soldier would utter on a battleground. His publisher had it repalced with dashes but Hemingway painstakingly wrote out the rude words and presented a copy to James Joyce! Published in 1929, it is believed to be a largely autobiographical account of war. Using short, punchy sentences, Hemingway recre…
Set in the backdrop of the Spanish War, For Whom the Bell Tolls is one of the Ernest Hemingway's most notable war stories. The protagonist, Robert Jordan, an American war volunteer, is given the task of aligning with a Spanish guerilla unit and blowing up a bridge. While executing his task, he falls in love with a woman called Maria and develops animosity toward the leader of the camp. What wil…