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....
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