Hemingway
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the writer and his enduring influence.
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The Inspiration Behind 'The Sun Also Rises'
Hemingway was inspired to write "The Sun Also Rises" during his travels across Spain.
Hemingway was inspired to write "The Sun Also Rises" during his travels across Spain.
Writer Edna O'Brien on Hemingway's View of Women
Edna O'Brien reads a passage from Ernest Hemingway's short story, "Up in Michigan."
Edna O'Brien reads a passage from Ernest Hemingway's short story, "Up in Michigan."
Hemingway's WWI Service
During his time in Italy during WWI, Ernest Hemingway suffered life-threatening injuries.
During his time in Italy during WWI, Ernest Hemingway suffered life-threatening injuries.
How Hemingway's Childhood Sparked a Love of Nature, Writing
Hemingway's love of nature and writers' discipline were instilled in him from a young age.
Hemingway's love of nature and writers' discipline were instilled in him from a young age.
When Hemingway 'Lost Everything'
Two years' worth of Hemingway's work was lost on a train from Paris when he was just 23.
Two years' worth of Hemingway's work was lost on a train from Paris when he was just 23.
Mastering the Art of Nonfiction
Referring to himself as "Papa," Ernest Hemingway strived to be an expert on everything.
Referring to himself as "Papa," Ernest Hemingway strived to be an expert on everything.
After Deadly Hurricane, Hemingway Asks: Who Killed the Vets?
After a hurricane killed 259 veterans, Hemingway took aim at the Roosevelt administration.
After a hurricane killed 259 veterans, Hemingway took aim at the Roosevelt administration.
Hemingway's Call to Action During the Spanish Civil War
Ernest Hemingway returned to Spain to report on the Spanish Civil War.
Ernest Hemingway returned to Spain to report on the Spanish Civil War.
Hemingway's Front Seat to the Spanish Civil War
Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn reported alongside each other during the Spanish Civil War.
Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn reported alongside each other during the Spanish Civil War.
Hemingway's Home in Cuba, the Finca Vigía
In 1939, Hemingway returned to Havana, Cuba and bought the Finca Vigía with Martha.
In 1939, Hemingway returned to Havana, Cuba and bought the Finca Vigía with Martha.
The End of Ernest and Pauline Hemingway's Marriage
On Sept. 3, 1939, Ernest Hemingway told Pauline he was leaving her for Martha Gellhorn.
On Sept. 3, 1939, Ernest Hemingway told Pauline he was leaving her for Martha Gellhorn.
Sen. John McCain on His Hero from 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'
Senator John McCain discusses his hero Robert Jordan of "For Whom the Bell Tolls."
Senator John McCain discusses his hero Robert Jordan of "For Whom the Bell Tolls."
The Beginnings of Ernest Hemingway's Marriage to Mary Welsh
In 1946, Hemingway married Mary Welsh, a Time and Life correspondent he met during WWII.
In 1946, Hemingway married Mary Welsh, a Time and Life correspondent he met during WWII.
Ernest Hemingway and Mary Welsh Survive Two Plane Crashes
In the summer of 1953, Ernest and Mary survived two plane crashes while in Africa.
In the summer of 1953, Ernest and Mary survived two plane crashes while in Africa.
Behind the Scenes | Making Hemingway
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein on producing their latest documentary.
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein on producing their latest documentary.
Hemingway and Childhood
A Virtual Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Verna Kale, Tim O’Brien and Paris Schutz.
A Virtual Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Verna Kale, Tim O’Brien and Paris Schutz.
Hemingway the Author
A Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Tobias Wolff, Abraham Verghese and Alan Price.
A Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Tobias Wolff, Abraham Verghese and Alan Price.
Hemingway, Journalism and War
A Virtual Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Alex Vernon and Melinda Henneberger.
A Virtual Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Alex Vernon and Melinda Henneberger.
Hemingway and Women
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Joyce Carol Oates, Francine Prose and Edward Mendelson.
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Joyce Carol Oates, Francine Prose and Edward Mendelson.
Hemingway and Biography
A Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Amanda Vaill, Howard Bryant and Paul Elie.
A Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Amanda Vaill, Howard Bryant and Paul Elie.
Hemingway and Celebrity
A Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Lesley Blume, Patt Morrison and Rachel Kushner.
A Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Lesley Blume, Patt Morrison and Rachel Kushner.
Hemingway, Gender and Identity
A virtual Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Mary Karr, Marc Dudley and Lisa Kennedy.
A virtual Q&A event with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Mary Karr, Marc Dudley and Lisa Kennedy.
Hemingway and the Natural World
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Terry Tempest Williams and Jenny Emery Davidson.
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Terry Tempest Williams and Jenny Emery Davidson.
Hemingway, the Sea and Cuba
Q&A with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Cristina Garcia, Brin-Jonathan Butler and Ann Bocock.
Q&A with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Cristina Garcia, Brin-Jonathan Butler and Ann Bocock.