Essay Archive - Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" and His Life
Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" and His Life
Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21st, 1899. He was the son of Dr.
Clarence Edmonds and Grace Hall Hemingway. He grew up in a small town called
Oak Park, Illinois. Hemingway was brought up in a somewhat conservative
household by his parents who pushed the value of politeness and religion. It
wasn't until he began English classes in school that his writing talent began to
shine.
After he graduated from high school Hemingway turned his back on
university and he decided to move to Kansas City. It was there wh....
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