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What was one of the significant influences on Hemingway's writing style?
What was one of the significant influences on Hemingway's writing style?
- Economical and understated style (correct)
- Epic narrative techniques
- Romanticism movements
- Complex character development
In which year did Hemingway win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
In which year did Hemingway win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
- 1958
- 1956
- 1954 (correct)
- 1952
Which work was significantly influenced by Hemingway's wartime experiences?
Which work was significantly influenced by Hemingway's wartime experiences?
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- The Old Man and the Sea
- A Farewell to Arms (correct)
- The Snows of Kilimanjaro
What was Hemingway's first novel published?
What was Hemingway's first novel published?
Which community did Hemingway become a part of when he moved to Paris in 1922?
Which community did Hemingway become a part of when he moved to Paris in 1922?
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Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
An American author and journalist known for his simple and concise writing style. He was popular during the 20th Century due to his impactful work and adventurous life.
The Lost Generation
The Lost Generation
The group of writers and artists who lived in Paris in the 1920s and often explored themes of disillusionment and alienation after World War I.
A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms
A novel by Hemingway about a young American soldier's experiences in World War I and his love affair with an Italian nurse.
The Sun Also Rises
The Sun Also Rises
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Hemingway Style
Hemingway Style
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Study Notes
Ernest Hemingway
- American author and journalist
- Born July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois
- Died July 2, 1961, in Ketchum, Idaho
- Committed suicide
- Economical and understated writing style significantly influenced 20th-century fiction
- Public image influenced later generations
- Most of his work produced between mid-1920s and mid-1950s
- Won Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954
- Published 7 novels, 6 short story collections, and 2 non-fiction works
- 3 novels, 4 short story collections and 3 non-fiction works were published posthumously
Early Life and Career
- Reported for The Kansas City Star after high school
- Enlisted in World War I, served as ambulance driver
- Wounded in 1918
- Experiences in wartime formed basis of novel A Farewell to Arms
- Married Hadley Richardson in 1922
- Moved to Paris in 1922
- Worked as a foreign correspondent
- Influenced by modernist writers and artists of the 1920s ("Lost Generation")
- First novel, The Sun Also Rises, published in 1926
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Explore the life and literary career of Ernest Hemingway, the iconic American author known for his economical writing style. This quiz focuses on his early life, major works, and influences that shaped 20th-century literature. Test your knowledge on his experiences, novels, and legacy.
