In Our Time, Ernest Hemingway
In Our Time, Ernest Hemingway
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In Our Time

Author: Ernest Hemingway

Narrator: Evan Schmitt

Unabridged: 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/18/2024


Synopsis

"In Our Time" is a collection of short stories by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1925. The book is divided into two parts: the first consists of short vignettes, often referred to as "interchapters," while the second contains longer stories. 
Set against the backdrop of World War I and the aftermath of the war, the collection explores themes of disillusionment, loss, and the struggle to find meaning in a chaotic world. Hemingway's spare, economical prose style, known for its understatement and minimalism, is on full display throughout the book.
The interchapters serve as interludes between the longer stories, providing glimpses into the lives of ordinary people and capturing moments of everyday existence. These vignettes offer insights into the human condition, often with a sense of detachment and stoicism.
The longer stories delve deeper into the lives of characters grappling with the effects of war, both physical and psychological. From soldiers coping with trauma to expatriates navigating the complexities of love and relationships, Hemingway paints a vivid portrait of individuals struggling to find their place in a world marked by violence and uncertainty.
"In Our Time" showcases Hemingway's mastery of the short story form and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience with precision and clarity. Through its exploration of themes such as war, trauma, and resilience, the collection remains a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.

About Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway did more to change the style of English prose than any other writer of his time. Publication of The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms immediately established Hemingway as one of the greatest literary lights of the twentieth century. His classic novel The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His life and accomplishments are explored in-depth in the PBS documentary film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, Hemingway. Known for his larger-than-life personality and his passions for bullfighting, fishing, and big-game hunting, he died in Ketchum, Idaho on July 2, 1961.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim

Hemingway’s first published work, a collection of short short stories, really 18 vignettes. You can read this book in a half-hour because almost all are less than a page. NOTE: There are more than 200 editions of this book. I read the one published originally in 1924, which is short and just contains......more

Goodreads review by Dave

“In the early morning on the lake sitting in the stern of the boat with his father rowing, he felt quite sure he would never die”—Hemingway, “Indian Camp” “Dear Jesus, please get me out. Christ, please, please, please, Christ. If you only keep me from being killed I'll do anything you say. I believe......more

Goodreads review by Lena

Nope. Too boring for me. Don't know what I was expecting but this is not what I usually like.......more