Hemingway, Ernest
Islands in the Stream
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784872045
- author:
- Hemingway, Ernest
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ernest Hemingway's Islands in the Stream is a complex and troubled novel that explores the human experience through the eyes of an artist and adventurer. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Bimini Islands, this work follows Thomas Hudson as he navigates his role as a father and confronts the harsh realities of life and death.
Divided into three parts, the novel takes Hudson on a journey from contemplative artist to antisubmarine adventurer during WWII. Alongside a cast of colourful characters, Hemingway weaves a rich tapestry of reflection and action, drawing on his own experiences to create a deeply personal and evocative work.
With its exquisite descriptions of nature and nuanced exploration of the human condition, Islands in the Stream is a compelling read for anyone interested in literary fiction and the works of Ernest Hemingway.