Ernest Hemingway: a Farewell to Arms and Other Writings 1927-1932 (LOA #384) : Men Without Women / a Farewell to Arms / Death in the Afternoon / Letters

Ernest Hemingway: A Farewell to Arms & Other Writings 1927-1932 brings together three significant works from the late 1920s and early 1930s, offering a unique insight into the author's literary development. This volume presents Men Without Women, a collection of short stories that showcase Hemingway's distinctive style, alongside A Farewell to Arms, a novel that explores the complexities of love and war. The collection also includes Death in the Afternoon, a thought-provoking essay on bullfighting and mortality, as well as a selection of Hemingway's letters from this period, providing valuable context for the author's life and artistic ambitions. These works, presented in new, corrected texts, offer a fresh perspective on Hemingway's writing, with expletives reinstated and errors corrected. The volume is complemented by photographs of bullfights and bullfighters, gathered by the author, which bring a vivid sense of the era to life. A detailed chronology, explanatory notes, and a textual essay further enhance the reader's understanding of Hemingway's work and its historical context. This deluxe edition provides a comprehensive collection of Hemingway's writings from a pivotal period in his career, offering a unique opportunity for readers to engage with his work in a new and nuanced way.