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2007-02-13 08:11:40 · 7 answers · asked by fishcantswim 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
His work does not translate well into today's society. He was very much the 'macho' man, and that is not the image we see in today's literature.
I did not really enjoy reading his novels back when I was in high school [30 years ago], and my daughter had the same reaction. It is difficult to understand why he is held in such high esteem still. I have never met anyone who admitted to liking his work.
2007-02-13 08:41:21 · answer #1 · answered by pwernie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I've been having to do research on his style for a paper lately. Two things that I've read about and I entirely agree with, is that fact that Hemingway comes back to the same theme many a times. Everytime you pick up one of his books, you feel as if you've enter a world that you are familiar with. Another thing I've found was his criteria for his main character is always the same. For instance, his code hero.
Hope this answers your question.
2007-02-13 16:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by Twinkle Teddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For years, I could not understand or pinpoint what I disliked about Hemingway. I thought he was one hell of an interesting man, but could not get into his works. Then I heard it described as "stream-of-consciousness" (as with F S Fitzgerald).
Although I don't grasp the concept as would an English major, I know I don't want to be in anyone else's consciousness. I appreciate plot, characterization, and most of the traditional literary devices. Which EH and FSF do NOT employ. I couldn't follow it and believe in my heart-of-hearts, that one else can either.
2007-02-13 16:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The real question is why morons are trolling in books and authors if they find Hemingway and Faulkner boring. Go back to the threads about Dan Brown and Harry Potter books, plebes.
As for Hemingway, the man was the most influential American writer, period. Even non-fans can't deny that. His straight-forward form of prose is the most oft-copied style in modern American literature. He captured the unique stupidity, romanticism, and obsession with masculinity within modern man. I think he still translates to us today, but only if you're brave enough to dive in.
2007-02-13 16:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by remymort 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fictional
2007-02-13 16:20:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Godawful boring. Almost as boring as Faulkner.
2007-02-13 16:30:49 · answer #6 · answered by McPutin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have read some, maybe many of his stories and again, I came to the same thing, he is one boring human. I know why he killed himself!
2007-02-13 16:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by amazon 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋