Ernest Hemingway Research Paper

Hemingway’s Unique Life Influenced His Style of Literature Ernest Hemingway was one of the most critically acclaimed American novelists during the 1900’s. His particular style and technique of composing literature was both criticized and cherished, as his work was honored by the Nobel Prize in 1954 (Nobel Prize 1). Vincent Balitas, a respected poet, analyzed Hemingway’s letters that were written as an “experiment” before he became popular. Balitas appreciated and emphasized the “combative spirit” (Balitas 1) that spills throughout those letters. Then, there are those that focus on specific techniques that are represented in certain pieces of his literature. Na’imah, an English lecturer at Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, explains how Hemingway’s use of metaphors in “Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories” promises a deeper appreciation of the emotions portrayed in this story. Balitas and Na’imah both explore Hemingway’s style of literature and demonstrate why his techniques should be appreciated. Just as Hemingway lived an adventurous and unique life, the style of his
Although some of those who have read Hemingway’s stories fail to understand his personal style, that itself is a reason to adore his work as it is different from the next man. Vincent Balitas analyzed Hemingway’s letters that were written prior to his fame to help gain an appreciation for his technique. While he eventually understands his style of literature; Balitas also gains respect for his “flat, compressed language” (Balitas 1) that allows readers to face personal experiences that are mirrored in his stories. As for Na’imah, he explains the importance of metaphors presented throughout literature. Even more importantly, he demonstrates how metaphors transformed Hemingway’s stories from unorganized to