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"God how right Hemingway was when he said there was no remedy for life" --Jack Kerouac
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"God how right Hemingway was when he said there was no remedy for life" --Jack Kerouac

>God how right Hemingway was when he said there was no remedy for life—and to think that negative little paper-shuffling prissies should write condescending obituaries about a man who told the truth, nay who drew breath in pain to tell a tale like that!
--Jack Kerouac, Desolation Angels, p.347

Kerouac admired Ernest Hemingway as a young man but then grew to dislike his macho persona and sparse prose. However, later in life—and particularly after Hemingway's death—Kerouac regained his respect for the older writer.

Read all about Hemingway and the Beats in this essay: https://beatdom.substack.com/p/hemingway-and-the-beat-generation

u/beatdom_journal — 8 hours ago
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Hemingway Lookalike Contest

I am unironically considering taking part in the Hemingway Look-alike Contest in Key West. Maybe not this year, since it's too late, but some other year.

The problem, if there is one? Usually contestants choose to imitate his later in life silver fox look. I, on the other hand, am a young woman. I could, potentially, mimic his look in his 30s, which is when he actually lived in Key West, if I bring all my cosplay skills to bear.

I probably won't win, but should I do it?

ETA: It would be much easier if they also had a Hemingway's wives lookalike contest, with four different categories. (Ok, we have the Hadleys over here, and the Marthas over there...) No such luck, though, afaik.

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u/Papa72199 — 7 hours ago
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Rape in Up in Michigan?

I am currently reading Hemingways Short stories and some accompanying secondary sources.

while reading up on up in Michigan I discovered that there is a debate on wether the story can be seen as rape or not.

One side argues that it is rape because the woman said no several times while the other side argues that it’s not because she clearly wanted it.
Whats your opinion? Any other views on this or do you think it’s about something else entirely?

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u/Ok-Risk-5723 — 2 days ago
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Hemingway died 65 years ago today. The Beats had much to say about him.

Ernest Hemingway died 65 years ago today (July 2, 1961). Although one does not typically think of him as having influenced the Beat writers, there were certainly some connections.

>Hemingway was a very, very great technician, and a good head and a real sharp mind, and basically a very sympathetic person.
--Allen Ginsberg

>The Snows of Kilimanjaro [...] is one of the best stories in the language about death. [...] The end deserves a place among the great passages of English prose, with the end of Joyce’s The Dead and the end of The Great Gatsby.
--William S. Burroughs

>God how right Hemingway was when he said there was no remedy for life.
--Jack Kerouac

>I wish them all good luck.
--Hemingway on the Beat writers

Although the quotes above are mostly positive, their opinions varied and they could be extremely critical, particularly of Hemingway's macho attitude and the dialogue in his novels. You can read all about the links between Hemingway and the Beats in this new essay: https://beatdom.substack.com/p/hemingway-and-the-beat-generation

u/beatdom_journal — 4 days ago
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Florida Hemingway Society Book Club

Hello Hemingway Fans,

The Florida Hemingway Society is happy to announce the start of a Hemingway-themed book club! The Gulf Stream Readers aim to read their way through Hemingway's works, starting with
The Sun Also Rises.

How to Join:
We kindly request that individuals RSVP for the monthly meetings by emailing Nicole Musselman at least three days prior to the book club meeting.

 Start Date: August 4, 2026
 Location: Virtual Zoom Meetings (link will be sent via email to those who RSVP)
 Sign Up: Nicole Musselman, Vice President of the Florida Hemingway Society, nmusselman46@gmail.com

Gulf Stream Readers Book Club, Hosted by the Florida Hemingway Society

Our Mission:
An initiative of the Florida Hemingway Society, this monthly book club is a space for scholars, students (undergraduate and graduate), and Hemingway enthusiasts to come together and engage with the works and life of Ernest Hemingway. Our goal is to provide a space where everyone can share diverse perspectives on Hemingway’s writing, encourage the development of new scholarship concerning his life and work, and provide an inclusive environment for those who share a love of Hemingway. Whether you’re a seasoned Hemingway scholar or just discovering his work, this is a welcoming space for thoughtful discussion, curiosity, and connection.

What to Expect:

We will begin our journey through Hemingway’s writing with his novels and novellas and then transition to his short stories. While we will try to read in chronological order, some works will be read out of sequence. Each session will focus on one major work or a curated selection of shorter texts.

Monthly Discussions
Monthly virtual meetings via Zoom will include guided discussions led by members of the Florida Hemingway Society and opportunities for open dialogue and debate on the chosen Hemingway text.

Academic and Community Engagement
We encourage presentations, shared resources, and networking among participants. Students and emerging scholars are especially welcome to share their research interests concerning Hemingway.

Who Can Join?
We want this to be a diverse and inclusive environment for readers in all stages of life. No formal background is required, and we encourage Hemingway scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, and Hemingway enthusiasts to join. Just come with your love of literature and a willingness to explore Hemingway’s world with others.

For more information or to join our mailing list, contact us at:
 Nicole Musselman, Vice President of the Florida Hemingway Society, nmusselman46@gmail.com
 Visit: https://www.flhemingwaysociety.org/

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u/FLHemingwaySociety — 13 days ago