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Modernism and Tradition in Ernest Hemingway's In Our Time: A Guide for Students and Readers (Studies in American Literature and Culture)

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I always liked Hemingway's work, including many of the stories in In Our Time. Hemingway is much deeper than some might think, and I always thought I was missing a good deal especially in his short stories. This book helped me to understand the relationships between the stories and the little vignettes. It also discussed historical background that was interesting, and it pointed out elements of the stories that I had not thought of. It helped me to see many things that were going on in the stories, some of which I sensed were there but couldn't put my finger on exactly. I read this book because I am interested in Hemingway. I also think students and teachers would find it helpful. Some teachers keep teaching Hemingway the same old way, and this book would help them with new ideas. This is not stuffy academic criticism, but a creative work in which the author communicates interesting ideas in a clear way with his reader.