Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises in the Shadow of War

This book follows Ernest Hemingway from his childhood in Oak Park, through the wounds of World War I, to the expatriate world of 1920s Paris where his literary voice took shape. It explores his mentors, rivals and the women in his life, then turns to his novels and their place in literature. A final section considers his lasting influence on culture and on ideas of freedom. A thoughtful companion for readers of The Sun Also Rises and anyone drawn to the lives of great writers. 94 pages.