Ernest Hemingway

Definition

Ernest Hemingway was an influential American novelist and short story writer known for his terse prose style and themes of masculinity, war, love and nature. His notable works include "A Farewell to Arms," "For Whom The Bell Tolls," and "The Old Man And The Sea."

Analogy

Imagine Ernest Hemingway as a minimalist architect who builds stories using simple but powerful language blocks. He's all about less is more - fewer adjectives but more impact.

Related terms

Lost Generation: This term refers to a group of American writers who lived in Paris during or just after World War I including Ernest Hemingway himself; they felt lost due to their experiences during WWI.

Modernism: A literary movement during late 19th century till mid-20th century that broke away from traditional writing styles, focusing on new narrative techniques and themes. Hemingway's works are considered part of this movement.

Nobel Prize in Literature: An international award given annually for outstanding literary work. Ernest Hemingway won this prestigious award in 1954.