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- Title
The Magnitude of Heroism in Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms and Other Novels.
- Authors
Debata, Pradeep Kumar
- Abstract
This paper analyzes heroism as central theme in Hemingway's work. Most of his novels are primarily studies of death or simply researches regarding the lost generation. They are essentially the portrayal of a hero, the man who through the force of some extraordinary qualities sets the standards for those around him. Hemingway has always kept four subjects in his mind when writing. These four subjects which have always fascinated Hemingway are fishing , hunting , bullfighting and war, in which all have shown some type of international aspects , but most of Hemingway's novels are studies of death . They are portrayals of a hero, but a hero who struggles and perceives of death progressing on the path of heroism.
- Subjects
HEMINGWAY, Ernest, 1899-1961; FICTION; LITERARY criticism; FISHING in literature; HUNTING in literature; BULLFIGHTS in literature
- Publication
Language in India, 2013, Vol 13, Issue 9, p101
- ISSN
1930-2940
- Publication type
Article