Ernest Hemingway

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This paper examines how the difficulty of life and the human condition is often a theme that surfaces in the works of Ernest Hemingway; while his subject matter is worthy of discussion, it is perhaps his style that has brought him the most popularity. It looks at how his sparse style and direct approach make him stand out as one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century and how his approach to writing is succinct and so compelling that it has influenced literature in all genres. It explores specific areas of Hemingway's style and how it brings life to many of his characters, while at the same time capturing the mood and sentiments of a displaced, yet compassionate American.

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"John Aldridge claims that Hemingway's most "seductive attribute" is "his powerful responsiveness to experience" (Aldridge 139). Aldridge notes that The Sun Also Rises reflects the author's responsiveness to his experiences. According to Aldridge, Hemingway "was living in the most exotic city in Europe among some of the most remarkable personalities and gifted artists of the post Word War I era" (139). This element of his circumstances is reflected in the novel. His depiction of the hotels, bars, and restaurants of Paris makes us feel as if we are there and because Hemingway knew the names of all the streets and "knew the exact location of all the best places and the best route to get to them" (139) add to the mood of the novel."

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