Works of Hemingway - Green Hills of Africa

Author: (American) Hemingway / Zhang Jianping
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: From November 1933 to February 1934, Hemingway traveled to Kenya in East Africa with his second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer, and his friend Carl, among others, to hunt. After returning, Hemingway expressed his desire to write a "truly authentic book," one that could "compete with fictional works," which led to the creation of Green Hills of Africa. With remarkable memory and exquisite writing skills, Hemingway vividly recreates his hunting experiences in the deep forests of Africa, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the thrilling scenes of his intellectual battles with animals and to hear the unique roars and calls of lions in Africa. At the same time, Hemingway vividly depicts his competitive spirit and jealousy during his rivalry with Carl, ruthlessly "dissecting" himself to showcase the honesty of a man. A passage in the book about the critics' tendency to either praise or criticize writers feels particularly relatable today.