The Short Stories
by Ernest Hemingway

Name: The Short Stories
Brand: Ernest Hemingway
SKU: 9780684803340
Rating: 4.18 (7821 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers are captivated by the brilliance of Hemingway's short stories, highlighting his exceptional storytelling ability and the emotional depth of his narratives. Many appreciate the diverse themes ranging from adventure to introspection, often reflecting on human experiences and relationships. While some critiques arise about certain stories being less engaging than others, the overall reception remains overwhelmingly positive.

Exceptional storytelling abilityDiverse and engaging themesEmotional depth in narrativesSome stories feel less engaging

Synopsis

At the age of twenty-two, Ernest Hemingway wrote his first short story, "Up in Michigan."

Seventeen years and forty-eight titles later, he was the undisputed master of the short-story form and the leading American man of letters.

"The Short Stories, " introduced here with a revealing preface by the author, chronicles Hemingway's development as a writer, from his earliest attempts in the chapbook "Three Stories and Ten Poems, " published in Paris in 1923, to his more mature accomplishments in "Winner Take Nothing."

Originally published in 1938 along with "The Fifth Column, " this collection premiered "The Capital of the World" and "Old Man at the Bridge," which derive from Hemingway's experiences in Spain, as well as "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" and "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," which figure among the finest of Hemingway's short fictions.