Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

This talk will examine Ernest Hemingway as one of the best American authors. We will begin with some biographical information and then talk about why 20th century American literature was so exciting, including the competition to write “the great American novel.” This talk will illustrate what was so revolutionary about Hemingway’s style and cover his most significant works. By the end, listeners will have a better understanding of Hemingway’s legacy as an iconic writer and American, one still emulated and adored today despite his trials and flaws.