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Why the Hell Are We Still Reading Ernest Hemingway?

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He never goes out of print. He’s still taught in schools. But most of his novels look more ponderous and posturing (silly, even) with each passing year. Ah, but those stories.

Allen Barra

Published Dec. 10 2018 5:12AM EST

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Allen Barra

Allen Barra

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