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Men without women: Short story collection
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
Publisher Price: $21.99
ISBN13: 9781804840214
Publisher: Independent Cat
Published: Feb 17 2023
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.54 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Men Without Women is a collection of short stories that showcases the raw and insightful exploration of masculinity, love, and loss by one of the most celebrated American writers of the 20th century, Ernest Hemingway.
The book was first published in 1927, at a time when the world was still reeling from the devastation of the First World War, and society was grappling with the changing gender roles and attitudes towards sexuality. Hemingway's minimalist style, with its economy of words and understated tone, was a refreshing departure from the verbose and ornate prose of his contemporaries.
The collection includes some of Hemingway's most famous works, such as The Killers and Hills Like White Elephants, as well as lesser-known but equally compelling stories. Each one features a cast of characters struggling to navigate a world that has been stripped of its certainties and comforts. The men in these stories are often lonely, haunted by memories of women who have left them or have been taken away, or trying to make sense of a world that is indifferent to their pain.
Hemingway's ability to capture the essence of a moment, and the emotions that come with it, is on full display in Men Without Women. Whether it's the tension between two men waiting for their potential killers to arrive, the awkward conversation between a couple in a train station, or the quiet desperation of a man who has lost his wife, each story is a poignant and powerful meditation on the human experience.
Beyond its literary merits, Men Without Women is a cultural touchstone that continues to resonate with readers today. In a time where conversations around gender, sexuality, and power dynamics have become more urgent, Hemingway's portrayal of men struggling with their place in the world remains as relevant as ever.
Men Without Women is a timeless classic that belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who appreciates great literature and the power of storytelling.
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