Reynolds, M
Hemingway: The Homecoming
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393319811
- author:
- Reynolds, M
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Co.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 264
- Genre:
- Literary studies: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Hemingway: The Homecoming explores the life of Ernest Hemingway in 1926, following his recent completion of The Sun Also Rises. This period marked a significant turning point in his career, as he transitioned from a vulnerable and wounded writer to a confident literary talent.
The book delves into the emergence of Hemingway's public image and how it was shaped by his personal experiences, including the dissolution of his first marriage and the beginning of his second. Reynolds reveals how this transformation was rooted in Hemingway's own life, influenced by factors such as his father's suicide, his second marriage, and his return to America.
Through this evocative portrayal, Reynolds sheds light on the development of the public figure that would become synonymous with masculinity and self-reliance. This nuanced exploration offers a fresh perspective on Hemingway's life and work, making it an engaging read for those interested in literary history and biography.
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