Ernest Hemingway
Born 1899 Grew up in Michigan—plays into his stories Known for “economy and understatement” in writing as well as “masculine” style.
Background of War Served in WWI Austria/Italy--injured Fell in love with a Red Cross nurse Returned and began to write more intently—war experience plays heavily into his writing Moved to Paris Lost Generation The Sun Also Rises A Farewell to Arms The Old Man and the Sea In Our Time—Nick=him
Hemingway in Paris
Struggled with desire and hatred of the “spotlight” Married 4 times, 3 children 4th wife died, left him widowed Struggled with anxiety/depression Committed suicide in 1961
In Our Time: Nick Adams Stories