Hemingway is known for his sparse, minimalist writing style and his reputation for being a man’s man. We get to know him a little better by taking a close look at one of his most innovative works, In Our Time.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

SUGGESTED READING

• Hemingway, E., In Our Time (Dover Thrift Editions: 2021)

COURSE OUTLINE

• Historical and biographical context
• Hemingway’s innovative use of form: the short story cycle
• The lasting literary influence of In Our Time.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Discuss the key ideas of the text
2. Recognise and appreciate Hemingway’s formal innovation, particularly regarding the short story cycle or ‘novel in stories’.