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Hemingway In Love: His Own Story

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Hemingway in Love: His Own Story

by A. E. Hotchner

4.5 out of 5

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Ernest Hemingway was one of the most iconic writers of the 20th century. His novels and short stories are still widely read and studied today. But what many people don't know is that Hemingway was also a deeply passionate and romantic man. In his personal life, he was involved in a number of tumultuous relationships that often ended in heartbreak.

In Hemingway In Love: His Own Story, author James Mellow provides a deeply personal and revealing look at Hemingway's life and loves. Through extensive research and interviews with Hemingway's friends and family, Mellow paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both deeply flawed and incredibly human.

The book begins with Hemingway's early life in Oak Park, Illinois. Mellow explores Hemingway's childhood and adolescence, and how they shaped his personality and writing. He also discusses Hemingway's early relationships, including his first marriage to Hadley Richardson.

The book then follows Hemingway as he travels to Europe and becomes a war correspondent. Mellow describes Hemingway's experiences in the First World War and how they affected his writing. He also discusses Hemingway's relationship with Agnes von Kurowsky, a nurse whom he met while he was recovering from a war injury.

After the war, Hemingway returned to the United States and married Pauline Pfeiffer. The book explores Hemingway's relationship with Pauline and how it influenced his writing. Mellow also discusses Hemingway's other relationships, including his affair with Martha Gellhorn.

In the final chapters of the book, Mellow discusses Hemingway's later years and his death. He explores Hemingway's struggles with mental illness and his eventual suicide. Mellow also discusses Hemingway's legacy and how his writing continues to influence readers today.

Hemingway In Love: His Own Story is a deeply personal and revealing look at the life and loves of one of the most iconic writers of the 20th century. Through extensive research and interviews with Hemingway's friends and family, James Mellow paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both deeply flawed and incredibly human.

Praise for Hemingway In Love: His Own Story

"A deeply personal and revealing look at the life and loves of one of the most iconic writers of the 20th century." —The New York Times

"James Mellow has written a masterpiece. Hemingway In Love is a must-read for anyone interested in Hemingway or in the art of writing." —The Washington Post

"A fascinating and insightful portrait of a complex and enigmatic figure." —The Chicago Tribune

About the Author

James Mellow is the author of numerous books, including biographies of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. He is a recipient of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

Hemingway in Love: His Own Story

by A. E. Hotchner

4.5 out of 5