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Immerse yourself in the life and works of one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century with Verna Kale's gripping narrative portrait of Ernest Hemingway. This compelling biography not only highlights Hemingway's literary triumphs but also delves into the complexities of his personal life, from his role as a Red Cross volunteer in World War I to his expatriate experiences in the vibrant 1920s Paris literary scene. Kale explores Hemingway's struggles with relationships, particularly with his four wives, while also grappling with the burdens of fame and the pressures of his craft. The book provides an in-depth look at Hemingway's pursuit of writing a masterwork that would redefine American literature and the toll it took on his physical and mental health. Discover how this iconic author navigated the evolving world of middlebrow fiction, and confront the myths surrounding his life and legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to Hemingway's work, this beautifully crafted biography offers valuable insights into the man behind the myth. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781780235783. Year: 2016. Publisher: Reaktion Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780235783
Year: 2016
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Ernest Miller Hemingway (21 July 1899 - 2 July 1961) enjoyed a life of literary triumph set against a backdrop of some of the grandest landscapes in the world. Verna Kale's new, narrative portrait of Hemingway challenges some of the long-held assumptions about his life and craft, and re-examines the writer, sportsman and celebrity through the stages of his long and varied career. The book traces Hemingway's adventures as a Red Cross volunteer in the First World War, his apprenticeship as an expatriate poet in 1920s Paris, his navigation of the burgeoning middlebrow fiction market, his fraught relationships with his four wives - and with his own celebrity - and his decades-long, and ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to write a masterwork that would explode the boundaries of the American novel. Kale traces the writer's decline as Hemingway's strenuous life exacted a steep physical and mental toll that the battered 'Papa' was ultimately unable to pay.Wrestling with an unwieldy masterwork he hoped would upset the very conventions he had helped to shape, Hemingway struggled against his deteriorating health, the victim of a debilitating condition that contemporary medical research is only recently coming to understand.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780235783
Year: 2016
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Ernest Miller Hemingway (21 July 1899 - 2 July 1961) enjoyed a life of literary triumph set against a backdrop of some of the grandest landscapes in the world. Verna Kale's new, narrative portrait of Hemingway challenges some of the long-held assumptions about his life and craft, and re-examines the writer, sportsman and celebrity through the stages of his long and varied career. The book traces Hemingway's adventures as a Red Cross volunteer in the First World War, his apprenticeship as an expatriate poet in 1920s Paris, his navigation of the burgeoning middlebrow fiction market, his fraught relationships with his four wives - and with his own celebrity - and his decades-long, and ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to write a masterwork that would explode the boundaries of the American novel. Kale traces the writer's decline as Hemingway's strenuous life exacted a steep physical and mental toll that the battered 'Papa' was ultimately unable to pay.Wrestling with an unwieldy masterwork he hoped would upset the very conventions he had helped to shape, Hemingway struggled against his deteriorating health, the victim of a debilitating condition that contemporary medical research is only recently coming to understand.