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Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“A serious writer is not to be confounded with a solemn writer. A serious writer may be a hawk or a buzzard or even a popinjay, but a solemn writer is always a bloody owl.”

Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Book:The Hemingway Collection

Work

The Hemingway Collection

This collection brings together a selection of Hemingway's most celebrated short stories, novels, and personal correspondence, showcasing his distinctive style and profound impact on American literature. more

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Ernest Hemingway

American author known for his concise and forceful writing style, as well as his profound insights into life. Hemingway's works cover a wide range of themes including war, adventure, and love, with notable titles such as 'The Old Man and the Sea' and 'A Farewell to Arms'. more

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Book:Ernest Hemingway Selected Letters 1917-1961

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