Middlebury

AMST0294A-S22

Hemingway's Outsized Life

Hemingway's Outsized Life
In this class we will explore the work of Ernest Hemingway, a writer whose literary style and heroic self-construction remain a source of fascination and controversy. Through a mostly chronological reading of his writings, we will examine Hemingway’s emergence as a pioneering modernist and member of the 1920s “lost generation,” his portrayal of war and violence, and his representations of gender, race, and “American-ness.” Assigned texts will include short stories, novels, and autobiographical works, as well as critical studies (including Ken Burns’ recent documentary film) that consider the impact of Hemingway’s life and writing on broader U.S. cultural history.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22837
Subject Code:
AMST
Course Number:
0294
Section Identifier:
A

Course

AMST 0294

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Spring 2022

AMST0294A-S22 Lecture (Spears)