The 1999 Hemingway centennial marks the perfect time for the reevaluation of his position as America''s premier modernist writer. These essays, all written specially for this collection, plumb unexplored historical details of Hemingway''s life to illuminate new and often unexpected dimensions of the force of his literary accomplishment. Discussing biographical details of his personal and professional life along with the subtleties of his character, the text includes a number of fascinating photos and images.
