Gary’s Comments (group member since Jul 26, 2009)

Gary’s comments from the The Importance of Reading Ernest group.

Well, I was gonna say that it seems to me that she hates men, because she uses them,and throws them away like trash. I've wondered if that's hate of women or not?? It just hit me throughout the book that she says she doesn't want to be a "bitch", but isn't that exactly what she turns out to be??

Also the haircut,and the clothing to appear manlike? So many of Hemingway's stories deal with toughness of women, looking,and acting masculine. Even his wives had masculine type looks about them,and were pretty , but not glamourous. Didn't use a lot of make up, or use fancy frilly clothes to make themselves look overly feminine. His women characters seem the same,and they appear to be very assertive.

i knew that, Brad, just wanted to make sure others did too. i am wondering if you could site a couple examples of what happens in the novel to give that impression of brett? then, i'll give my ideas after that.

Very cool, Gitte!

Ok, Vincent, going to embellish your story on being friends with Mia Hemingway for us?? I am sure our readers would love to hear more about you knowing her?

Ok, Brad, you brought it up. What's the official Webster's dictionary definition of misogynist? Let's start there to clear that up for anyone?

The Irish Times - Saturday, May 8, 2010
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Jewel in the crown

LAURENCE MACKIN

Death in the Afternoon, By Ernest Hemingway, Vintage Books, £8.99
This summer the government of Catalonia is expected to introduce a ban that will see bullfights close in eastern Spain. Only the Spanish could have invented this sport: the bravado, the sheer machismo, the mindless danger matched by the almost serene madness of the bullfighters. Their respect for the bulls is almost legendary – they revere these enormous beasts – and the sport is surrounded by a ritualism that borders on religious fervour.

It is this mass of contradictions that Hemingway writes best about in this classic book. Sure, there are terrific chapters on the spectacle of the fight, and somewhat exhaustive details on the technique, the shapes and the balletic moves that make a bullfighter a minor god among men. Hemingway writes with the lean sense of awe that has inspired a generation of sportswriters; his praise is pared back to the bone, but it is no less laudatory for that.

But the best parts of this book are when he is dealing with the murky interplay and motivations of men who stride into a ring and put themselves at death’s door in the dusty, arid Spanish afternoon, and the crowd and culture that love and worship them.

In recent weeks several bullfighters have been severely injured, including José Tomás, considered one of the finest toreros of his generation, which has further fuelled the calls for the bullfight to be no more.

Hemingway is unsparing in his account of the dangers of the sport, and his documentary approach to several of the greats he has seen wounded and killed in the ring is difficult reading. But there are no doubts where his heart lies. Reading this book may not help you make up your mind about whether bullfighting should be banned, but it will bring you much closer to understanding what makes the sport such an integral part of Spanish culture.

I just reread this story. One thing is for sure, Hemingway uses few words, but gives a big punch with inferring what's in the story,and allowing the reader to figure out, on their own, what's really going on. it seems to me, that his stories are something you savor, something you go back to , time,and again,and more of the meaning hits you, as you do your multiple readings.... any thoughts?

Enjoy this website of gorgeous pics of Paris! I understand that Allie looks at it every morning. I've saved it to my Favorites, I hope you do the same.

Gay Paris! (using the old sense of the word, folks!)

http://www.paristhroughmylens.blogspo...

Allie wrote: "I was just thinking about Paris this morning and how someone said to me, "Is this your first time in Paris" and when I said yes that said, "I can tell because your smile is so big. I couldn't stop..."


ohmigod, allie, what a gorgeous website!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks so much for sharing.....now i really want to go there. it's so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've actually not had the time to look online, or go shopping anywhere. i hope to investigate in time. love that show,and also love the spin off , Frazer!

gary

I've already read quite a hunk, in bit and pieces, of WALK WITH HEMINGWAY IN PARIS. I guess you've been there, eh? Allie?? I am so jealous. I so wanna go there,and do the walks!!

I just got a copy from amazon. my son's girlfriend is graduating from high school. she's taken french 1, 2, 3 and 4,and is fluent in french. so i ordered off of amazon A SUN ALSO RISES, A MOVEABLE FEAST. WALK WITH HEMINGWAY IN PARIS by noel fitch,and a silver necklace with a charm of the Eiffel tower. I think she will like it all. amazon had the best prices ,and free shipping!

lol!!

I too love hemingway, and also really like faulkner. also read a huge chunk of works. definately worth the challenge to read faulkner.

Gary wrote: "Meredith wrote: "Walks In Hemingway's Paris: A Guide To Paris For The Literary Traveler by Noel R. Fitch"

I just ordered this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

my book came today...i need to look at it, yet.

Brad wrote: "I should have, Stephen.

I wrote my long post here last night after writing an equally long review of Hyperion, and I just couldn't face rewriting. I'll try to do it again in a day or so. I promis..."


and where is it, brad??? *evil smirk*

I joined this website.... thrilled to be a part of it. Others might like to do the same thing,and check out the other "interesting" members!

I am on there, now, as of today. http://ehemingway.ning.com/

Gary wrote: "I found the cheers episode on youtube,and i've watched the whole thing. i swear i love this show most of all. carla totally cracks me up.

Cheers, 2 Good to be 4 Real 1. Then you watch 2 and 3 to t..."
each part is about 8 mins long. you probably watched only part one...

Joy, i found that you have to watch parts 1, 2,and 3 which were all on youtube. it's the whole episode in 3 parts. just google it, watch part 1,and parts 2 and 3 came up for me to click on......


i wanna know about the show on dickens......!!!!

Does anyone know if seasons of cheers is on dvd?? love to start collecting that. it's my fav show of all time!
gary

I found the cheers episode on youtube,and i've watched the whole thing. i swear i love this show most of all. carla totally cracks me up.

Cheers, 2 Good to be 4 Real 1. Then you watch 2 and 3 to the end of the show. Enjoy!