Ernest Hemingway ​

Ernest Miller Hemingway was an American novelist, short-story writer, journalist, and sportsman. His economical and understated style—which he termed the iceberg theory—had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction, while his adventurous lifestyle and his public image brought him admiration from later generations. Hemingway produced most of his work between the mid-1920s and the mid-1950s, and he won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. His famous works include "The Old Man and the Sea", "A Farewell to Arms", and "For Whom the Bell Tolls".

Quick Facts ​

• Was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.
• His economical and understated style had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction.
• Many of his works are considered classics of American literature.
• Wrote the famous novels "The Old Man and the Sea", "For Whom the Bell Tolls", and "A Farewell to Arms".
• Had a significant impact on the literary style of the 20th century.
• His works are characterized by themes of love, war, wilderness, and loss, all of which he experienced firsthand.

Background ​

Hemingway was born in 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of a physician and a musician. In high school, he wrote for the school newspaper and was known for his sports reportage. After graduation, he enlisted in the World War I and served as an ambulance driver in Italy. He returned home after being wounded on the Italian front and later became a reporter for the Toronto Star.

He moved to Paris in 1921 and became a part of the expat community known as "The Lost Generation." There, he wrote his first novel, The Sun Also Rises, which was published in 1926. His other notable works include A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and The Old Man and the Sea, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. Hemingway's minimalist style of writing had a strong influence on 20th-century fiction. He died by suicide in 1961.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Hemingway is known for his terse and straightforward writing style, which has been described as "Iceberg theory". This style focuses on surface elements without explicitly discussing underlying themes. Hemingway's works are characterized by deep meanings embedded within a seemingly simple plot. His writings have had a profound impact on literature, influencing writers through his exploration of post-war disillusionment and his mastery of the understated writing style.

Notable Works ​

• The Sun Also Rises (1926)
• A Farewell to Arms (1929)
• For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940)
• The Old Man and the Sea (1952)