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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hemingway remains the most famous 20th-century American novelist
IN the early 1920s Ernest Hemingway was a little-known journalist slumming around Europe and getting into absinthe-fuelled scrapes. Then, a century ago, in 1925, he published 'In Our Time', a book of short stories; in July of that year he started working on 'The Sun Also Rises' , his first novel, which fictionalised his antics. It became the most celebrated book about the 'Lost Generation' in post-war Europe. Hemingway became famous in the same way one of his characters described going bankrupt: 'gradually and then suddenly'. Eight other novels and novellas followed, as did Pulitzer and Nobel prizes. He remains the most famous American novelist of his century, judged by mentions in Google's corpus of books. His Wikipedia page also gets more views than those of his contemporaries, including F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck (see chart). Why? Chart There are three reasons. First, nobody had written like him before. A short clean sentence is a fine thing. But if the writer has his story straight and his words true he can go long and hard as a bull after a picador and to hell with big words and adverbs and commas. He also knew what to leave out, as he explained: 'If a writer of prose knows enough of what he is writing about he may omit things that he knows and the reader, if the writer is writing truly enough, will have a feeling of those things as strongly as though the writer had stated them.' This lean style influenced writers of fiction—notably Norman Mailer, Cormac McCarthy and Raymond Carver—as well as journalists. Joan Didion's spareness reads like sober Hemingway. Second, his heroes attracted famous admirers. He defined courage as 'grace under pressure': martially, for the soldier Frederic Henry in 'A Farewell to Arms'; physically, for the fisherman Santiago in 'The Old Man and the Sea'; or sportingly, for the titular cuckolded character in 'The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber', who becomes a fearless hunter. In 1955 John F. Kennedy asked for Hemingway's permission to use this definition in 'Profiles in Courage', which won the Pulitzer prize for biography. John McCain's favourite novel was 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' (1940), about the Spanish civil war, which he quoted in a posthumous book: 'The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it.' Barack Obama, a fan of the same novel, mentioned it in his eulogy to McCain. Less credibly, Donald Trump has dubbed himself the 'Hemingway of 140 characters'. Third, and perhaps most importantly, Hemingway's life became legend. He married four times, drank hard, feuded with rivals, was wounded in the first world war, reported on the Omaha Beach landings in the second, ran with the bulls in Spain and survived a plane crash in Africa. But beneath the bravado, his ego was fragile, he sometimes swapped gender roles in bed and suffered from depression. He was one of seven in his family to commit suicide. That has provided ample material for biographies and documentaries, including a six-hour series by Ken Burns in 2021. But adaptations of his work are scarce. Fitzgerald and Steinbeck enjoy higher ratings and more reviews on Goodreads, a books website. Perhaps Hemingway's stoic heroes—and hints of sexism and racism, at least in the voices of some characters—are becoming old-fashioned. If so, he may end up like Lord Byron and Oscar Wilde: read keenly by a few, read about by many. For more on the latest books, films, TV shows, albums and controversies,sign up to Plot Twist, our weekly subscriber-only newsletter
CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
South Florida local wins 44th annual Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West
Perseverance, a lucky sweater, and an uncanny resemblance to one of the world's most iconic authors. That was the winning formula that helped a 69-year-old man from Key West, Florida, win the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest title this weekend in the Southernmost City in the U.S. A Key West local, Tim Stockwell, captured the coveted title, beating out more than a hundred contestants to make the top 5. And it was in that final round that he offered a compelling story as to why he deserved to be "Papa 2025." His lucky charm? A thick wool sweater, like the one Hemingway wore, which he bravely donned in the sweltering July heat. "This sweater has been worn by seven other previous winners and I'm very grateful and glad to be able to call it the eighth," said Stockwell, who moved to the island from Michigan in 2019 and has participated in the event ever since. This year's contest took place over three nights, starting with 131 contestants, then 24 semi-finalists, and finally the top 5. The location? Sloppy Joe's Bar — a frequent hangout for Hemingway when he lived and wrote in Key West during the 1930s. The contest featured three younger look-alikes, including six-year-old Keefer Haynie from Baton Rouge. The whimsical tribute is all part of the annual Hemingway Days Festival that honors the enduring legacy and literary mastery of the author who wrote "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "To Have and Have Not" and other classics during his Key West years. During his plea to judges, Stockwell recounted his favorite story about the iconic author that showcased the author's softer side. He shared that Hemingway formed a baseball team of Cuban youngsters called "Gigi's Stars" and provided a group of boys — including his own sons — with a field on his property. He also gave them new uniforms, bats, balls, and gloves, pitched for both teams, and never kept score. "The way he taught those young men to become young men, how to play fair, how to be honest, how to be straightforward…he taught those kids how to live a life well-lived, and they benefited from his generosity and his kindness," he recalled. Stockwell is the latest ambassador for the bearded brotherhood known as "The Hemingway Look-Alike Society," an organization that combines camaraderie and scholarships to support Florida Keys college students. "He broke all the barriers for those kids," said Stockwell. "They had a great opportunity. I'd like to continue that. And that's why I'm proud to call these guys my brothers."
Fox News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
EXPLOSIVE: Mollie Hemingway Calls New Russiagate Information an '11/10' in Importance
Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist , Fox News Contributor, and co-author of Justice on Trial , joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the explosive new documents released in the RussiaGate scandal, as many say that the new revelations directly implicate the Obama administration in a coordinated attempt to smear Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Hemingway argued that the new information could carry serious legal and political ramifications for key figures in the former administration. Hemingway and Benson also briefly weighed in on the Epstein controversy, and Hemingway criticized the Trump DOJ's handling of the case. Listen to the full interview below! Listen to the full interview from today's podcast below:
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nothing partners director photographer Jordan Hemingway for Phone (3), Headphone (1)
Nothing has unveiled a collaboration with popular photographer and director Jordan Hemingway. He shot the creative portrait-led campaign for Nothing's new over-ear headphones, Headphone (1) and has also developed custom camera presets for Nothing's smartphones. A professional camera preset titled "Stretch," created by Jordan Hemingway , will launch for Nothing smartphone users later this month. This preset will enable users to easily capture images in Hemingway's distinct visual style. Who is Jordan Hemingway Jordan Hemingway claims to be a self-taught photographer and filmmaker based in London, is known for his narrative and visceral approach to visuals. His distinctive work has shaped campaigns for brands including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Mugler, Prada, and Gucci. Hemingway is also a frequent collaborator with FKA Twigs , having co-directed her live shows, directed music videos, and driven creative aspects for full album rollouts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch at Godrej Sector 12 | Luxurious 3 BHK + S & 4 BHK Homes @₹2.90 Cr* Godrej Majesty Learn More Undo What Nothing and Jordan Hemingway said about this collaboration Talking about the collaboration, Hemingway said: 'I first found myself at Nothing's office a few years ago for an unrelated meeting to the Headphone (1) project. Even then, their spirit of innovation and fearless exploration left a mark on me. To return now, years later, to build something together is not just exciting, it's an honour.' Meanwhile, Ryan Latham , Nothing's Senior Director of Brand & Creative (Global) said: 'Working with Jordan was an instinctive fit, the team was drawn to his signature aesthetic that blends honesty, beauty, and raw brutality with innovation. His ability to challenge the traditional norms in the fashion space felt like an alignment to how we wanted to convey Headphone (1).' 'We loved the idea of portraiture to capture unique personalities. Jordan's work equally spans music and culture, and we knew he would bring experimentation and something very fresh to the campaign. His love of technology and the process felt like a real parallel with our own design team and made the whole project interesting and fun,' Ryan continued, Big Question Answered: Why Google is Merging Android and ChromeOS AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Tatler Asia
23-07-2025
- Tatler Asia
On Ernest Hemingway's birthday, travel the world in the footsteps of the literary titan
Paris, France: write your story in a quiet sanctuary Hemingway wrote parts of his breakthrough novel The Sun Also Rises while frequenting cafés such as La Closerie des Lilas, located in the lively Montparnasse district. He also rented rooms in the Latin Quarter, including areas near Rue Descartes, seeking quiet spaces to write away from the bustle of his flat. Find your corner table, order a café au lait and let the city's rich literary energy inspire your story. Key West, Florida: battle a marlin on the deep blue Gulf Stream Above The literary titan spent countless hours on fishing adventures, hunting marlin, tuna and swordfish. (Photo: Slava. Jamm / Unsplash) Few places captured Ernest Hemingway's passion like the deep sea. In 1934, he purchased his customised 38-foot fishing boat Pilar, and spent countless hours on the Gulf Stream and surrounding waters off Key West, Cuba and the Bimini Islands, hunting giant marlin, tuna and swordfish. These fishing adventures provided authentic detail for his novels , To Have and Have Not and his Pulitzer Prize-winning The Old Man and the Sea . Today, you can charter a boat from Key West's historic harbour and experience the thrill of battling these magnificent fish in the same waters that served as Hemingway's ultimate proving ground. Northern Michigan: find solitude on the trout streams of his youth The pristine wilderness shaped Hemingway's earliest literary imagination. During summers at his family's cottage, Windemere, on Walloon Lake, young Ernest developed his lifelong passion for fishing in the crystal-clear streams of northern Michigan. This landscape became the setting for his semi-autobiographical Nick Adams stories, where characters first confronted life's harsh truths. Visit public access points on Walloon Lake or cast a line in Horton Creek, connecting with the natural world that was the wellspring of his writing. Pamplona, Spain: soak up the 24/7 energy of the San Fermín festival The energy of Pamplona's San Fermín festival transformed Hemingway from observer to participant. He attended the festival numerous times, fully embracing the spectacle of dancing, drinking and the primal thrill of the bull run—even participating in the run himself. His novel The Sun Also Rises turned this provincial party into a global phenomenon. Experience the non-stop energy of the fiesta, from the Plaza del Castillo to the winding streets of the encierro route, and understand why this celebration became central to his artistic vision. Cuba: live the island life, from Old Havana to the fishing village of Cojimar Above Hemingway spent over 20 years in Cuba, fishing and frequenting local spots. (Photo: Diego Gennaro / Unsplash) Cuba defined Hemingway's most productive decades. For over 20 years, he made the island his home, fishing for marlin from his boat Pilar , which he docked in the small fishing village of Cojimar—the inspiration for the setting of The Old Man and the Sea . He was a well-known figure in Havana, starting a local baseball team and frequenting bars like La Floridita. Live like a local: fish the Gulf Stream, explore Old Havana's cobblestone streets and soak in the vibrant culture that inspired his Nobel Prize-winning work. Idaho: hunt for serenity in the 'high blue windless skies' Ernest Hemingway sought the peace that eluded him in his final sanctuary. The writer found refuge in Ketchum, Idaho's rugged landscape, which reminded him of Spain's mountains. His passions here were hunting and fishing, finding solace in the outdoors. He wrote a moving eulogy for a friend, now inscribed on his memorial, celebrating the 'leaves yellow on the cottonwoods' and 'the high blue windless skies'. Explore the mountains and streams around Sun Valley, seeking the same tranquillity and connection to nature that he pursued in his twilight years. Credits This article was created with the assistance of AI tools
