In 'Green Hills of Africa,' Ernest Hemingway takes readers on a captivating adventure through the untamed landscapes of East Africa. This memoir intertwines vivid descriptions of the African plains with reflections on life, death, and the pursuit of authenticity. As Hemingway embarks on a hunting expedition, he grapples with his own literary ambitions and existential questions. The narrative is rich with insights on nature, culture, and the primal instincts that drive humanity. This journey not only showcases the beauty of the African wilderness but also reveals the complexities of the human spirit.
By Ernest Hemingway
Published: 2015
""There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.""
"Hemingway?s memoir of his safari across the Serengeti?presented with archival material from the Hemingway Collection at the John F. Kennedy Library, and with the never-before-published safari journal of Hemingway?s second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer." --Amazon.com.
Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist and short story writer, renowned for his concise prose and profound themes. Born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois, his experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I influenced many of his later works. Hemingway is best known for his novels such as 'The Old Man and the Sea', 'A Farewell to Arms', and 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', which explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His distinctive writing style, characterized by sparse and economical language, revolutionized modern literature and earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. Hemingway's legacy endures as one of the most significant authors of the 20th century.
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Green Hills of Africa
By Ernest Hemingway
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