51 pages 1 hour read

Ernest Hemingway

A Moveable Feast

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1964

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A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway, is a memoir comprised of 20 separate yet interrelated stories, presenting a subjective narrative of Hemingway’s early years as a writer in 1920s Paris. The book paints a vivid picture of his interactions with famous literary figures such as Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Ezra Pound, and explores themes of hunger, artistic creation, and the complexities of human relationships. This memoir contains discussions regarding suicide and addiction.

Reviews & Readership

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Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast is celebrated for its poetic and evocative depiction of 1920s Paris. Critics laud Hemingway's prose and vivid character portrayals, though some feel the narrative's episodic structure and personal biases detract from cohesion. Overall, it is a nostalgic and masterful work reflecting Hemingway's unique literary style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Moveable Feast?

Readers who appreciate A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway typically enjoy memoirs, 20th-century literature, and narratives about the expatriate experience. Fans of The Paris Wife by Paula McLain or Goodbye to All That by Robert Graves may find this book particularly engaging.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Travel Literature

American Literature

French Literature

Themes

Values/Ideas: Literature

Relationships: Friendship