662 results for 'Ernest Hemingway'

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Key West, Florida, Ernest Hemingway's gripping novel tells the story of Harry Morgan, a tough and resourceful man who makes his living from his motor boat. When...

Maxwell Perkins: Genius EditorThis biography tells the fascinating story of Maxwell Perkins, the talented editor who nurtured some of the 20th century's most renowned writers. From F. Scott...

The Snows of Kilimanjaro is a masterful collection of stories that showcase the author's unique style and skill. Spanning the globe from the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro to the brutal intensity of...

The Sun Also Rises is a powerful and intense novel that established Ernest Hemingway as a writer of genius. Set in the vibrant world of 1920s Paris and Spain, the story follows the complex and often...

Profiles in Courage is a powerful and moving testament to the indomitable national spirit. Written by John F. Kennedy in 1955, this book tells the inspiring true accounts of eight unsung heroic acts...

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is an account of Gertrude Stein's life written in her lover's voice.Stein and her partner, Alice B. Toklas, were central figures in the Paris art scene,...

Selected Letters of Martha Gellhorn offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most accomplished women of modern times. Through her personal correspondence, we gain insight into the woman...

This comprehensive study explores the origins and themes of modern American literature, shedding new light on its development. It examines the contributions of canonical writers such as Ezra Pound,...

Stranded on an island in the Caribbean, Sanger Rainsford's encounter with his prey becomes a fight for survival. This collection brings together five gripping tales of menace and adventure, each one...

The Paris Review Interviews by Philip Gourevitch A treasure trove of literary insight, this collection brings together twenty essential interviews with some of the greatest writers of our age. From...

This outstanding anthology has been a trusted companion for teachers, students, and short fiction lovers since its first printing in 1954. Spanning stories by British and American writers from the...

A collection of fifty-two stories of heart-stopping suspense, first published in 1944, has been re-released. This Modern Library favorite features works by distinguished authors such as Edgar Allan...

Profiles in Courage Deluxe Modern Classic by John F. KennedyThis Pulitzer Prize-winning book tells the story of eight remarkable individuals who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of...

Ford Madox Ford: Critical Writings A collection of essays and letters by one of the most significant novelists of the twentieth century, Ford Madox Ford, offers insights into his thoughts on the...

Paul Theroux's The Tao of Travel is a unique collection of travel writing that celebrates fifty years of wandering the globe. This compendium brings together some of the best writing on travel from...

Discover the delicious world of peanut butter with this comprehensive cookbook. Inside, you'll find 50 healthy and mouthwatering recipes that showcase the versatility of this tasty ingredient. From...

In the midst of war-torn Spain, a young American volunteer is tasked with blowing up a vital bridge. There, amidst the dangers and camaraderie of conflict, he discovers a new sense of purpose and...

Beryl Markham's memoir is a remarkable account of her extraordinary life, full of adventure and beauty. Born in England, she grew up with a unique upbringing that shaped her into a fearless...

Kinfolks: The Wilgus Stories by Gurney Norman is a novelistic short-story cycle that explores the growth of a young boy to early manhood, particularly in the context of changing relationships within...

This collection of wide-ranging conversations offers an intimate glimpse into the life and work of Jorge Luis Borges. Argentine writer and anthologist Fernando Sorrentino, who knew Borges' work...

The American Influence on the French Riviera In the 1920s, Americans led by Cole Porter revolutionized the way people visited the French Riviera. They shifted the focus from winter to summer, paving...

The Awakening by Kate Chopin is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of femininity and motherhood in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of New Orleans and the...

France in Mind: An Anthology brings together thirty-three British and American authors to celebrate France through their writing. From food and culture to architecture and expatriate experiences,...

Blues and Trouble: Twelve Stories by Tom Piazza explores the complexities of American life through its diverse cast of characters. Set against the backdrop of various landscapes, these stories...

William S. Burroughs' essays offer a unique blend of wit and wisdom, providing candid assessments of various writers and thinkers. From his observations on science to his reflections on his own life...

Writing a novel can be a daunting task. However, there's another way to hone your craft and potentially make a career out of writing: short stories. Short stories have traditionally been the training...

A Brief History of Paris by Cecil Jenkins explores the complex and often turbulent history of this iconic city. From its grand architecture to its vibrant cultural scene, Paris is a city that...

Scott Fitzgerald: A Biography by Jeffrey Meyers is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the life of one of America's most iconic writers. This biography delves into the complexities of...

Harry's Bar: The Life and Times of a Legendary Venice Landmark In 1931, Giuseppe Cipriani founded Harry's Bar in Venice with American businessman Harry Pickering. The bar became a gathering place for...

Nelson Algren's travel writings bring to life the vibrant cities and international landscapes of mid-1960s America. This collection, Algren at Sea, gathers two of his most notable works: Notes from a...

Fishing Stories is a diverse collection of tales that showcase the many facets of this timeless sport. From humorous anecdotes to poignant meditations, these stories celebrate the human bonds forged...

The Purple Land is a humorous and thought-provoking novel about a man's misadventures in Uruguay. Richard Lamb travels to the country in search of a perfect job and a perfect partner, but his...

The Trip to Echo Spring: A Journey into the Lives of Six Literary Giants and Their Struggle with Alcoholism. Olivia Laing takes a fascinating journey across America, exploring the complex...

Ernestine and Amanda's lives are about to change in unexpected ways as they enter eighth grade. Their friendship is put to the test when their friends decide to attend a previously all-white school,...

A powerful and unflinching portrayal of war's horrors, "The Middle Parts of Fortune" is a novel that stays with you long after finishing. Its author's bravery in sharing the truth about the human...

The Spanish Civil War was a pivotal moment in modern history, drawing the attention of writers and journalists from around the world. From 1936 to 1939, many prominent authors and correspondents,...

For the first time in print, celebrated storytelling phenomenon The Moth presents fifty spellbinding stories selected from their extensive archive. These tales were inspired by friends sharing...

A beautifully crafted culinary memoir, The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book is a celebration of a lifetime in pursuit of culinary delights. Written by Alice B. Toklas, this book memorializes meals and...

American writers have long been fascinated by Paris, and in this captivating anthology, they share their unique perspectives on the city. From Mark Twain's celebration of the Can-Can to David...

F. Scott Fitzgerald's life has been largely defined by his association with the Jazz Age, but in reality, he was a complex and deeply conflicted individual. This comprehensive biography reexamines...

Alexander the Great's legendary drinking exploits ended in destruction, while W.C. Fields' judgement was put to the test when he urinated over a brass band from a hotel balcony. Dylan Thomas's...

Homesickness Of Trauma and the Longing for Place in a Changing Environment by Ryan Hediger explores the complex relationship between humans and their environments. In this posthumanist analysis,...

The Blue-Winged Teal and other prize-winning stories from top authors make up this collection of hunting tales. Spanning the 20th century, it features works by notable writers such as Wallace...

Lonely Boy Blues by Alan Kapelner is a powerful and intense novel about a dysfunctional family living in Brooklyn during World War 2. Written in a unique style that captures the rhythms of jazz and...

For those who love to travel, this book is an ideal companion: to enjoy their journeys, understand them better and remember them fondly. To truly embark on a journey, one must first become the...

In 1925 Paris, Harry Nolan's life is turned upside down when he's assigned to illustrate an anonymous article about the death of a god. The story has lethal consequences, and Nolan finds himself at...

Philosophy and the Novel by Alan H. Goldman presents a unique perspective on the relationship between philosophy and literature. In this thought-provoking work, Goldman defends theories of literary...

The Hotel Florida: Truth, Love and Death in the Spanish Civil War by Amanda Vaill In the midst of Madrid's Gran Via, amidst the rubble of a city ravaged by civil war, the Hotel Florida has become a...

Step aside cat ladies, it's time to put the men in the spotlight - when it comes to the felines in our lives, men are just as OBSESSED. This charming book celebrates the unique bond between cat and...

Istanbul's rich history and cultural heritage are woven into the fabric of this captivating travel anthology. For centuries, the city has served as the capital of three great empires: Roman,...

The novel is a literary form that has been extensively discussed and debated throughout history. From its origins with Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote to the works of authors such as Jane Austen, F...

This collection of 41 short stories showcases the wealth and variety of English-language fiction spanning over two centuries. From the early traditions of Sir Walter Scott and Nathaniel Hawthorne, to...

Toni Morrison reflects on the themes that preoccupy her work and increasingly dominate national and world politics: race, fear, borders, the mass movement of peoples, the desire for belonging. In...

Foster James wakes up in a strange country house with a hangover from hell. He assumes he's been sent to rehab again, but things take a dark turn when he's punched by Ernest Hemingway. As Foster...

A Drinkable Feast: A Cocktail Companion to 1920s Paris By Philip Greene Experience the vibrant culture of 1920s Paris through its iconic cocktails. This comprehensive guide explores the history of...

Gertrude Stein's Transmasculinity by Chris Coffman offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of this influential American writer. This thought-provoking book reframes earlier scholarship to...

The Work of Revision by Hannah Sullivan explores how writers approach revision and its impact on literary style. By examining changes made in manuscripts, typescripts, and proofs by notable authors...

The 1930s Paris of artistic and intellectual ferment was marked by turmoil and upheaval. As the global economy teetered on the brink of collapse, workers and politicians alike struggled for power and...

The Best American Short Stories of the Century brings together 55 extraordinary stories that represent a century's worth of unsurpassed accomplishments in the quintessentially American literary genre...

Elaine Dundy's Life Itself! is a candid and humorous memoir about growing up in America. Born in New York in the 1930s, Elaine recounts her early years in an apartment on Park Avenue before the stock...

Out of the Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery is a unique resource that harnesses the power of literature and creativity to understand addiction and recovery. Structured around the...

Perspective Made Easy is a straightforward guide to understanding the laws of perspective. With over 250 simple line drawings, the author clarifies the concepts involved in perspective drawing. The...

A previously untold secret in U.S. history is revealed in "Remember the Liberty! Almost Sunk by Treason on the High Seas". This book explores a shocking collaboration between a sitting U.S. president...

The Nonconformists: American and Czech Writers across the Iron Curtain By Brian K. Goodman Harvard University Press, 2023 In the shadow of the Iron Curtain, a network of writers bridged cultural...

The Making of Toro Bullfights, Broken Hearts, and One Author's Quest for the Acclaim He Deserves is a humorous tale of one man's attempt to turn his life into high art. Mark Sundeen receives an offer...

Robert Capa's life was a complex tapestry of war, art, and seduction. Born as Andre Freidman in Budapest, he fled persecution to Berlin, where he discovered his passion for photography with a Leica...

Ann McCutchan's biography of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind the beloved classic The Yearling. Born in Washington,...

For the 100th anniversary of the beloved Best American Short Stories series, a new edition has been curated by Lorrie Moore, featuring 40 stories from the series' rich history. This collection offers...

Malcolm Cowley's Exile's Return is a literary odyssey that explores the lives and experiences of American writers who fled to Europe in the 1920s. This period, marked by disillusionment with American...

Peter and Ernesto are sloths who couldn't be more different. Peter loves their tree and prefers to stay put, while Ernesto is eager to explore every corner of the world. When Ernesto sets off on an...

Ernestine L. Rose: A Visionary for Human Rights and Democracy Ernestine L. Rose was a pioneering human rights activist who fought tirelessly for racial equality, women's rights, freethought, and...

Old Sampson Warrenby lies slumped under an oak tree, a victim of murder. His anxious niece Mavis is among those in the village who had reason to dislike him intensely, and she's now one of the...

Oscar Wilde's "La importancia de llamarse Ernesto / El abanico de lady Windermere" is a masterpiece of late 19th-century theatre that continues to captivate audiences with its witty dialogue and...

Brian Herne's White Hunters: The Golden Age of African Safaris is a story of adventure and romance that spans seventy years of East Africa. The region has a profound effect on our imagination, with...

Songs by Ernesto Lecuona, arranged for voice and piano, offer a diverse selection of music from all periods and styles of his work. This collection includes corrected versions of long-out-of-print...

The New Penguin Book of American Short Stories brings together a diverse range of tales from some of America's most celebrated writers. Spanning from the early nineteenth century to the present, this...

Caresse Crosby From Black Sun to Roccasinibalda by Anne Conover In the vibrant world of 1920s Paris, Caresse Crosby was a figure of great flair and creativity. As co-founder of the Black Sun Press,...

The Valses De Concierto: Concert Waltzes for Piano is a collection of waltzes by Ernesto Lecuona, presented in print for the first time. Thomas Tirino's exhaustive study of Lecuona's music has...

Olivetti, a heartfelt novel about a forgotten typewriter's quest to reunite his owner with her past, has captured the hearts of many readers. When Ernest's mother goes missing, Olivetti sees an...

Stephen Henighan explores the complex history of Nicaragua through the works of two influential intellectuals: Ernesto Cardenal and Sergio Ramírez. Their distinct visions of national identity, shaped...

The Dangerous Summer is a vivid account of Hemingway's experiences with bullfighting in Spain during the 1950s. He and his wife had returned to Spain, where he had previously covered the Spanish...

A deviously clever murder mystery for the festive season. When the benefactor of world-famous magician Rylan Blaze is found dead, amateur sleuth Ernest Cunningham is drawn into a complex web of...

The Old Man and the Sea is a poignant tale of human endeavour against the elements. Set in the Gulf Stream, Hemingway's story follows an old man's heroic struggle with a giant fish.This beautifully...

Deep beneath the whispering waves, a merman named Nen lives a life of exploration, yet his heart remains empty. Seeking connection, Nen ventures into the forbidden world above, where he meets Ernest,...

The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders by Ernest Scott is a meticulously restored edition of a book originally published before 1914. This carefully crafted reproduction has been painstakingly...

Ernest Fletcher's life was not what it seemed. Behind the façade of a respected gentleman, a complex web of secrets and lies was waiting to be uncovered. When his body is found bludgeoned to death,...

This Thing Called You by Ernest Holmes is an intimate guide to unlocking your full potential and living more fully. Through meditation, inspiration, prayers, and spiritual psychology, you can heal,...

The Sun Also Rises is a tragic love story and a searing portrayal of disillusioned expatriates in post-war Europe. At its centre is Jake Barnes, a world-weary journalist struggling with the physical...

Sir Ernest Gowers' Plain Words is a timeless guide to clear and effective writing. Originally written as a resource for the Civil Service, this book has become an institution due to its humour,...

Creative Mind and Success offers practical guidance on cultivating mental wellness and achieving financial success. This book explores how positive thinking can improve your life and provides a...

The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker In this profound and thought-provoking work, celebrated cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker explores how people and cultures around the world have reacted to...

Learn to break free from traditional perspective and discover your own unique approach to drawing. This practical guide, written by a renowned artist and educator, shows that understanding the...

Ernest Tate's memoir offers a unique perspective on radical politics in Britain during the 1960s. Spanning fifteen years from 1955 to 1970, this book chronicles the author's involvement in British...

Frank Ryan's rules for getting rich quick are simple: just follow them and you'll be set. But sometimes, even with the best-laid plans, things don't go according to plan.Ernest Stickley Jr.'s luck is...

Sherlock Holmes investigates a mysterious death at a society ball, hosted by Ernest Moncrieff, Viscount Goring. A man has been found dead, and his wife is suspected of the crime. However, as the...

The Broken Places: A Life of Beauty and Compassion Inspired by true events, this debut novel tells the story of Gregory Hemingway's life, spanning seventy years from 1931 to 2001. Born into an...

Jane Austen and the Creation of Modern Fiction: A Study of Six Novels in "a Style Entirely New" This book offers a fresh perspective on Jane Austen's creative process, exploring how she developed her...

Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology: The Complete Book of DragonsThis special edition of Dragonology celebrates 20 incredible years of Ology, the journal of renowned dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake. The...

The Gospel of the Red Man: An Indian Bible by Ernest Thompson Seton. This collection preserves the spiritual principles and way of life of Native Americans before the arrival of European settlers...

The Weather in Africa Three NovellasA collection of three novellas about Europeans in East Africa, written by journalist and former wife of Ernest Hemmingway, Martha Gellhorn.Published in 2006, this...