Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore Ernest Hemingway's visionary work and tumultuous life, examining a writer who has been hailed as one of America's greatest and most influential literary geniuses. The series interweaves Hemingway's biography, which charts his adventures at the intersection of art, fame, and celebrity, with carefully selected excerpts from his acclaimed short stories, novels, and non-fiction pieces. Through this exploration, viewers gain insight into the complex and charismatic man behind the myth and discover the art he created.
Hemingway, yearning for adventure, volunteers for the Red Cross during World ...