First published 1978
Ernest Hemingway's life was a whirlwind of triumph and tragedy. From his carefree childhood to the horrors of war, he forged a bold, uncompromising literary style that defined a generation. But as his fame and fortune grew, so too did his inner demons, leading him on a path of self-destruction that would ultimately claim his life. This insightful biography lays bare the complex man behind the legend, revealing a tortured soul who could never escape his own larger-than-life image.
Genres: biography, literary-criticism, literary-fiction, 20th-century, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: biographical-fiction, literary-figures
Setting: United States
Period: 20th century
128 pages · Paperback · Macmillan Pub Co