Bina
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Post by Bina on May 20, 2007 16:32:47 GMT -5
I once tried and gave up on the old man and the sea but I did manage to read all of a moveable feast. I like his stories just fine, but I can´t really stand his style.
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Post by andrea disaster on May 20, 2007 22:03:17 GMT -5
The only Hemingway I've read was The Sun Also Rises. My best friend used the book as her senior thesis. I loved the decadence of the era, and wish I could have been a part of it. Not sure what Hemingway I'd read next; most likely Farwell To Arms.
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Lu
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Post by Lu on May 21, 2007 5:09:19 GMT -5
I've started the First Forty-nine Stories by Hemingway after finishing The Age of Innocence. I like reading a short story between two novels...as a sort of break (or a time to choose a book of my infinite TBR pile ) I've read only the first two stories and it's good so far. The next one is The Snow of Kilimajaro.
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Post by Carma on May 21, 2007 5:15:05 GMT -5
I haven't read any hemingway.. which book is the best one to start with?
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Post by Dominique on May 21, 2007 5:34:40 GMT -5
I haven't read any yet either, but I really want to. I think I will start with "For Whom The Bell Tolls" when I get a chance.
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Lu
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Post by Lu on May 21, 2007 5:46:11 GMT -5
One of my closer friends thinks that it's better start with some short stories and he's pretty reliable in his opinion about books. Anyway my first Hemingway was Sun Also Rises.
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Michelle
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Post by Michelle on May 21, 2007 8:17:02 GMT -5
His short stories are great. I might start with a few of those to get you into his writing. I would not recommend starting with For Whom the Bell Tolls. It's my least favorite Hemmingway. I would start with A Farewell to Arms.
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bluejay765
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Post by bluejay765 on Aug 15, 2007 17:14:13 GMT -5
I read "The Old man and the Sea" just a little while ago. At first I couldn't see what all the fuss was about (perhaps I still don't), but as I got deeper into it, I began to realize that Hemingway was actually morphing my thoughts into those of the fisherman. It was quite surreal, actually, but in the end I don't think I got much out of the book. For instance, what is his style and what in it gives him the special attraction?
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Isa
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Post by Isa on Aug 15, 2007 20:12:31 GMT -5
His style has often been described as minimalist - he uses as little words as possible to convey his ideas. Again, it's been a while since I've read it, but I was really fascinated by the simple story of this man's fight with the elements and with his own self. It made me think about how far I was willing to go to get certain things... it seems like sometimes when you're after something, you lose track of why you wanted it in the first place, and I think that's what happens to this man. But I'd have to read it again to come up with a more complete analysis.
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bluejay765
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Post by bluejay765 on Aug 15, 2007 20:58:32 GMT -5
Coming from someone who finished it about a week ago, Jefie, your explanation was exact. I agree, as I was reading it, I began to (how to say this?) turn inward and begin to re-examine what I wanted and why. Quite deep for "The Old Man and the Sea" but there it is.
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Isa
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Post by Isa on Aug 16, 2007 7:55:58 GMT -5
Now you've made me want to read it again, lol!
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Post by Hazy on Aug 16, 2007 7:58:14 GMT -5
I like most Hemingway. He really provides an understanding and vivid picture of the era. However, I hated the Sun Also Rises, I forget the name of the main girl character in that book, but I spent the whole time wanting to slap her.
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sagedautumn
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Post by sagedautumn on Sept 12, 2007 16:58:47 GMT -5
I saw this article about Hemingway and I thought I should post it:
Rare Hemingway Proof to Be Auctioned NEW YORK, Wed Sep 12, 03:59 PM
A signed proof of Ernest Hemingway's novel, "For Whom the Bell Tolls," will be offered at auction in November.
The proof, which contains Hemingway's handwritten corrections, will be offered at Swann Galleries' auction of 19th and 20th century literature on Nov. 29. The auctioneer says it is the first signed advance proof copy of the novel ever to surface.
It includes a handwritten dedication to Hemingway's fiancee, Martha Gellhorn, and is signed and inscribed to his longtime friend and employee, Toby Otto Bruce.
The proof, which has descended through Bruce's family, has a pre-sale estimate of $75,000 to $125,000.
Bruce served as Hemingway's driver, secretary and handyman in Key West, Fla. He regularly proofread manuscripts for Hemingway, and read "For Whom the Bell Tolls" as each chapter was written. He also helped Hemingway with personal problems. Hemingway dubbed Bruce "The Iron Man," and rewarded him with the commission to design the book's dust jacket, according to Swann.
The auction also will include a previously unknown printing of Hemingway's third book of short stories, "Men Without Women," from 1937.
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bookworm148
Collection of short stories published by an independent editor
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Post by bookworm148 on Oct 30, 2007 13:01:34 GMT -5
It's being auctioned on my birthday!! haha.
I'm not a big fan of Ernest Hemingway. It takes me forever to get through his books. The plot lines are great, it's just the book part is very exciting to me.
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rosemint
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Post by rosemint on Oct 30, 2007 19:57:19 GMT -5
I haven't read anything of Hemingway. I guess it's just because it's not very popular in Holland...
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