Men Without Women by Hemingway (EPUB)

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Ebook Info

  • Published: 1970
  • Number of pages:
  • Format: EPUB
  • File Size: 0.32 MB
  • Authors: Hemingway

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A collection of 14 short stories reveals Hemingway’s impressions of life and mankind

User’s Reviews

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⭐Reading this reminded me why, though I admire Hemingway greatly as a writer, I am not really a fan. Men Without Women is a collection of 14 (often quite short) short stories. His stories are often powerful, occasionally very moving, but the subject matter simply does not speak to me strongly.The two longest stories here are variation on a theme: a matador’s last fight (“The Undefeated”) and a boxer’s last fight (“Fifty Grand”). Though both stories have a brutal honesty that I admire, neither the world of bullfighting (which comes up again in “Banal Story”) nor the world of boxing is particularly interesting to me. Others, of course, who find these subjects more appealing than I would find more enjoyment here.Hemingway is often considered a writer for men (as even the title of this collection implies), and there is some truth to that. Not only is the subject matter more likely to appeal to men, but the characters about which he write are predominantly men. Sometimes, even so, this leads to some universally appealing results, like his hitmen story “The Killers” and his brush with homosexuality in war, “A Simple Enquiry”. Ironically, however, the best of his stories are those that feature women: the abortion conversation in “Hills Like White Elephants”, the veteran who loses his wife in “In Another Country”, and the young man betrayed by his girlfriend in “Ten Indians”. These are the stories I will remember from this collection.There is so much about Hemingway to like. His spare writing style and his ability to end a story quietly is wonderful. His willingness to tackle subjects like abortion, drug abuse, homosexuality, and the horrors of war is admirable. Without a doubt, some of the stories in this collection rise to the truly magnificent. To some, I’m sure, Hemingway is a perfect writer and I can see the appeal. I just wish the topic he chose to write about were more interesting to me.

⭐In High School we had to read Old Man and the Sea. Needless to say I thought it was incredibly boring and the motifs far to obvious; it seemed like every other book we had to read included a prominent Christ-figure, so when I got to this one I couldn’t help but think “Again?! Come on!”I vowed then never to read anymore Hemingway ever in my life because I was a foolish child and made such ultimatums.Naturally, 8 years later, I decided to give this guy who was supposed to be the greatest American writer another chance.I don’t know if I had just matured that much in those eight years or if this story just captures me that much more, but I couldn’t put this down. The first three pages took me some time; I was distracted; I wasn’t used to the style – that level of bones bare is not something I’ve elsewhere seen… that I can remember.But by God, after that I couldn’t get enough. His style is beautiful and the stories enthralling. Each page, each line, each word, holds a labyrinth of meaning beneath the surface. The untold words are the ones that seem to have the greatest weight. The action is an intense as you let it be. He really leaves the story up to you.While many writers these days would spend paragraphs describing a washed-up boxer in the midst of a deep internal struggle, drinking a bottle of brandy because it’s the only way he can take everything off his mind and finally, finally get some rest. How he guzzles down the liquor with reckless abandon. But Hemingway mentions it once then merely hints at it while focusing on the part of the story that you can’t make up on your own.And that’s just one, glaringly obvious, instance in a book rife with them.The stories cover such a wide variety of topics: war, bull fighting, abortion, boxing, assassination, divorce, death, and even homosexuality (I wasn’t expecting it but it wasn’t bad; Hemingway is a masterful writer).This was possibly the best re-introduction to who may now be my most revered writer.And now I vow to gather and read (over and over) all of his work… because I am still a child and make such ultimatums.

⭐This is an epic fantasy novel, with characters having various interesting mystical powers. The story takes place at Theia’s Moon Esaki and it is about Malkia, who is the leader of the group running away from another group of savages. Malkia lost her parents, husband and child in a war that destroyed everything. Eight years has gone by and they are still in the process of rebuilding the community.This is a very intense and imaginative work of fiction. The main character Malkia, is bold and caring, and I felt being part of the group she was leading. But as we progress in the story, we learn that there is something not right with her and the dreams that she frequently have. The story is written in a simple prose and that makes it easy to remember the characters and their unique powers.The book has a surprise in the end as Malkia finally learn the truth about herself, and it makes up a satisfying read; also it nicely opens the way for a sequel. If you like mythical creatures like Dragons, Pegasus and enjoy reading about witches and warlocks, this is the book you want to pick. I’ll surely look for the sequel to follow Malkia’s adventure.

⭐Loved each story. I had saved this collection for vacation, but read it before!A great anthology of Hemingway’s work.

⭐Men Without Women is still a great title but the stories in this volume are uneven. Hemingway’s Italians and Spaniards have no depth. They are soldiers and bull fighters. Where the stories come alive is in the woods, especially fishing. In a few sentences I feel the iciness of a mountain stream and get as excited as Hemingway was to see the trout, in a pool or hugging the banks.

⭐This edition is physically small and the type is tiny.

⭐Good literature read. Various stories regarding relationships with women.

⭐Good read.

⭐Have to say the quality of the paper and binding in this book are sub standard. The opening few pages came unstuck the first time I opened the book. I wish I’d found a vintage copy somewhere and not bothered with this poor excuse for a book. Horrible.

⭐Maybe a mixed bag of value but I say that not being fully aware of the background to some of his stories but they are all immediate and all take you with them. The ones that are outstanding are intense and so well written the coils are around you and holding you before you realise it is uncomfortable.

⭐I bought it after it rated a mention in an American TV biography of Hemingway and added it to the heap I have yet to read. Looking forward to it though: I read something of his as my preparation for writing anything lengthy.

⭐Wonderful writing from a great master. Very thought provoking and requires the reader to use their imagination. Excellent as short stories for a good read when time permits.

⭐Maybe it just aged badly but I didn’t think much to it. The characters were two dimensional at best.

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