Ernest Hemingway has left an influential and infinite impact on American
Literature. He has left a strong influence on 20th century fiction through his most famous
novels such as “ A Farewell to Arms”, “The Old Man and the Sea”, or “The Sun Also
Rises”. Or his infamous short stories such as “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and “The Nick
Adams Stories”. To some he embodied characteristics of literary greats like Walt
Whitman. Earl Rovit wrote, “He is like Whitman-wonderfully hidden in the midst of his
own creation.” (19). Hemingway flourished through his principles on professionalism and
aesthetic pronouncements. Which helped him influence literature for years to come.
(Rovit 19). Ernest Hemingway left a legacy as one of the most …show more content…
After the injury
Hemingway remained in Europe for three more months. And when he returned he
fell in love with Elizabeth Hadley Richardson. These events led him to write “A
Farewell to Arms”. But, the good times did not last; the 1960’s were a troubling time for
Hemingway, as illness took over him not only physically but also mentally. And
finally the illness got to him; on July 2, 1961 Ernest Hemingway committed suicide,
with a shotgun wound to the head. He left behind his wife, three children, and
countless of years of hard work in his writing. (Biography.com) As Hemingway once
said “Every mans life ends the same way, and it’s only the details of how he lived and
how he died that distinguishes one man from another.” (Hotchner 1)
Ernest Hemingway’s first impact on American literature is his minimalist writing
style. He discarded flowery descriptions and wordy metaphors and in turn replaced them
with simple and straight to the point words. He was once challenged to write a story
using only six words, he wrote: “For sale: baby shoes, never used.” (Reuff). Hemingway
gave rise to a minimalist movement in the 20th century. “His crisp reporting of
Literature. He has left a strong influence on 20th century fiction through his most famous
novels such as “ A Farewell to Arms”, “The Old Man and the Sea”, or “The Sun Also
Rises”. Or his infamous short stories such as “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” and “The Nick
Adams Stories”. To some he embodied characteristics of literary greats like Walt
Whitman. Earl Rovit wrote, “He is like Whitman-wonderfully hidden in the midst of his
own creation.” (19). Hemingway flourished through his principles on professionalism and
aesthetic pronouncements. Which helped him influence literature for years to come.
(Rovit 19). Ernest Hemingway left a legacy as one of the most …show more content…
After the injury
Hemingway remained in Europe for three more months. And when he returned he
fell in love with Elizabeth Hadley Richardson. These events led him to write “A
Farewell to Arms”. But, the good times did not last; the 1960’s were a troubling time for
Hemingway, as illness took over him not only physically but also mentally. And
finally the illness got to him; on July 2, 1961 Ernest Hemingway committed suicide,
with a shotgun wound to the head. He left behind his wife, three children, and
countless of years of hard work in his writing. (Biography.com) As Hemingway once
said “Every mans life ends the same way, and it’s only the details of how he lived and
how he died that distinguishes one man from another.” (Hotchner 1)
Ernest Hemingway’s first impact on American literature is his minimalist writing
style. He discarded flowery descriptions and wordy metaphors and in turn replaced them
with simple and straight to the point words. He was once challenged to write a story
using only six words, he wrote: “For sale: baby shoes, never used.” (Reuff). Hemingway
gave rise to a minimalist movement in the 20th century. “His crisp reporting of