Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
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Following in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway, this captivating journey takes readers across four continents to the places that shaped one of literature's most iconic figures. From the battlefields of Italy to the bullfighting rings of Spain, from the streets of Paris to the waters off Key West and Cuba, the expedition traces Hemingway's adventures and the locations that inspired his greatest works.
Blending travel writing with literary biography, this engaging account offers fresh insights into Hemingway's life whilst painting vivid portraits of the landscapes and cultures he inhabited. With characteristic wit and curiosity, the narrative brings to life both the glamour and the darkness of Hemingway's world, making it essential reading for fans of travel literature and anyone fascinated by the man behind classics like 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'.