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Anybody else out there who finds Hemingway's style almost completely unreadable?
STEPHEN MACPHERSON Hemingway compared his style to an iceberg: only a quarter of it can be seen, while three-quarters stays hidden underwater. Readers should bring any p…moreHemingway compared his style to an iceberg: only a quarter of it can be seen, while three-quarters stays hidden underwater. Readers should bring any previous knowledge they possess to their reading of any of Hemingway's works. Do a little research on him, and you'll see similarities between the author and Frederick, the main character. The terse, compact sentences are born from Hemingway's journalistic background.(less)
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A Farewell to Arms
by Ernest Hemingway
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