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“The hardest thing to do is to write straight honest prose on human beings. First you have to know the subject; then you have to know how to write. Both take a lifetime to learn, and anybody is cheating who takes politics as a way out. All the outs are too easy, and the thing itself is too hard to do.”

Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Book:By-Line Ernest Hemingway: Selected Articles and Dispatches of Four Decades

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By-Line Ernest Hemingway: Selected Articles and Dispatches of Four Decades

By-Line Ernest Hemingway: Selected Articles and Dispatches of Four Decades is a compilation of the late author's journalistic work. The book spans Hemingway's career, from his early days as a journalist to his later years, offering a glimpse into his development as a writer. It includes a variety of articles and dispatches, highlighting Hemingway's distinctive narrative voice and his ability to capture the essence of the stories he covered. 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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