Ernest Hemingway (Paperback)

by Anthony Burgess (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Burgess's brief 1978 take on Hemingway is reprinted here as part of Thames & Hudson's revived "Literary Lives" series. This is little more than a photo-rich (116 in all), lightweight biography of the writer, although LJ's reviewer did enjoy the snippets of literary criticism squeezed in between the pictures (LJ 8/78). Though there are many better full-length biographies, this does provide a quick, concise introduction to the life and work of Hemingway, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday on July 21.
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Burgess brings empathy as well as knowledge to this well-illustrated study. -- London Standard

Burgess's assessment of Hemingway's writing is penetrating and generous. -- Sunday Telegraph

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson; illustrated edition edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500260176
• ISBN-13: 978-0500260173
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #944,373 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough analysis in quick step, June 28, 1999

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The book provides excellent insight into Hemingway's life without wasting a word. Every Hemingway fan should read it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The importance of knowing the author as a person...., September 3, 1999

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Ernest Hemingway's "A Moveable Feast" allows the reader to experience life on the other side of the page, so to speak, the life of the authors. Recognizing the author as a person, as having gone through the human experience, is an important aspect of the reading experience. It removes the barrier between the reader and the author thus allowing a better communication between the text and the reader. The author no longer seems distant and extraordinary, so the reader is able to absorb the book on his own terms, as one discusses life with a respected friend. Hemingway's "A Moveable Feast" is particularly well-written, for Hemingway (as usual) does not talk down to the reader but rather includes the reader in his life as a matter of course. A truly remarkable bit of literature...