The Sun Also Rises
A defining early novel and accessible entry to Hemingway's mature fiction.
Author guide
Ernest Hemingway Books in Order
Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, journalist, essayist, poet, and playwright. His major fiction includes The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and The Old Man and the Sea. His nonfiction draws extensively on journalism, travel, bullfighting, hunting, fishing, and war reporting. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. Several substantial works were published posthumously from manuscripts, often in edited or reconstructed form.
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Start with one of these
The Old Man and the Sea
A concise late novella that distills Hemingway's characteristic themes and style.
A Moveable Feast
An approachable memoir of Hemingway's Paris years and literary circle.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (15)
- The Sun Also Rises
novel · 1926
A profile of the Lost Generation captures life among the expatriates on Paris' Left Bank during the 1920s, the brutality of bullfighting in Spain, and the moral and spiritual dissolution of a generation.
- The Torrents of Spring
novella · 1926
An early gem of satire and humor from the greatest American writer of the twentieth century. First published in 1926, The Torrents of Spring is a hilarious parody of the Chicago school of literature. Poking fun at that "great race" of…
- A Farewell to Arms
novel · 1929
"Their romance begins tentatively, built on moments of solace in an otherwise shattered world. But as their connection deepens, it becomes a beacon of hope and escape—a fragile sanctuary from the horrors around them. Their love story is…
- Death in the Afternoon
nonfiction · 1932
A fascinating look at the history and grandeur of bullfighting "Death in the Afternoon" is an impassioned look at bullfighting by one of its true aficionados. It reflects Hemingway's conviction that bullfighting was more than mere sport…
- Green Hills of Africa
nonfiction · 1935
Ernest Hemingway's classic memoir and travelogue of his 1933 safari across the Serengeti with his wife and the hard-won wisdom gained from his travel. His second major venture into nonfiction (after Death in the Afternoon, 1932), Green…
- To Have and Have Not
novel · 1937
This 1936 novel tells the story of an American fishing boat skipper who dabbles in a little smuggling to make ends meet. In need of money for his family the captain reluctantly becomes agrees to smuggle a group of Chinese immigrants from…
- The Spanish Earth
nonfiction · 1938
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
novel · 1940
High in the pine forests of the Spanish Sierra, a guerrilla band prepares to blow up a vital bridge. Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer, has been sent to handle the dynamiting. There, in the mountains, he finds the dangers and the…
- Across the River and Into the Trees
novel · 1950
Contains Hemingway's work as a reporter, spanning the years 1920-1956. These articles show the raw material used to form many of his literary creations.
- The Old Man and the Sea
novella · 1952
The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal -- a relentless, agonizing battle with…
- Islands in the Stream
novel · 1970
A posthumously published novel in three parts. Set in the Caribbean, the stories follow the main character during different periods of his life. The first part introduces Thomas Hudson, an American artist living quietly on a small island…
- The Dangerous Summer
nonfiction · 1985
A firsthand chronicle of a brutal season of bullfights. In this vivid account, Hemingway captures the exhausting pace and pressure of the season, the camaraderie and pride of the matadors, and the mortal drama as in fight after fight the…
- The Garden of Eden
novel · 1986
The last uncompleted novel of Ernest Hemingway, published posthumously in 1986, charts the life of a young American writer and his glamorous wife who fall for the same woman. A sensational bestseller when it appeared in 1986, The Garden…
- True at First Light
fictional-memoir · 1999
"Both revealing self-portrait and dramatic fictional chronicle of his final African safari, Ernest Hemingway's last unpublished work was written when he returned from Kenya in 1953." (From the 1999 hardback edition dustjacket.)
- Under Kilimanjaro
fictional-memoir · 2005
Offers a complete reading text of the last of Ernest Hemingway's manuscripts to be published in its entirety.
Nonfiction (4)
- A Moveable Feast
memoir · 1964
- By-Line: Ernest Hemingway
journalism-collection · 1967
Spanning the years 1920 to 1956, this priceless collection shows Hemingway's work as a reporter, from correspondent for the Toronto Star to contributor to Esquire, Colliers, and Look. As fledgling reporter, war correspondent, and seasoned…
- Ernest Hemingway, Cub Reporter: Kansas City Star Stories
journalism-collection · 1970
- Dateline: Toronto
journalism-collection · 1985
Dateline: Toronto collects all 172 pieces that Hemingway published in the Star, including those under pseudonyms. Hemingway readers will discern his unique voice already present in many of these pieces, particularly his knack for…
Short fiction (8)
- Three Stories and Ten Poems
short-story-and-poetry-collection · 1923
- In Our Time
short-story-collection · 1925
- Men Without Women
short-story-collection · 1927
Classic short stories from a master of American fiction exploring relationships, war, and sportsmanship. First published in 1927, Men Without Women represents some of Hemingway’s most important and compelling early writing. In these…
- Winner Take Nothing
short-story-collection · 1933
Fourteen of Hemingway's finest short stories illuminate his keen perception of human nature as well as his prowess in this genre.
- The Fifth Column and the First Forty-Nine Stories
play-and-short-story-collection · 1938
- The Fifth Column and Four Stories of the Spanish Civil War
play-and-short-story-collection · 1969
Featuring Hemingway's only full-length play, The Fifth Column and Four Stories of the Spanish Civil War brilliantly evokes the tumultuous Spain of the 1930s. These works, which grew from Hemingway's adventures as a newspaper correspondent…
- The Nick Adams Stories
short-story-collection · 1972
From one of the 20th century's greatest voices comes the complete chronological anthology of his short stories featuring Nick Adams, Ernest Hemingway's memorable character, as he grows from child to adolescent to soldier, veteran, writer,…
- The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway
short-story-collection · 1987
The complete, authoritative collection of Ernest Hemingway's short fiction, including classic stories like "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," and "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," along with seven…
Essays and speeches (2)
- God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
pamphlet · 1933
- Two Christmas Tales
pamphlet · 1959
Poetry (1)
- 88 Poems
poetry-collection · 1979
Plays (1)
- Today Is Friday
play · 1926
Other (2)
- in our time
vignette-collection · 1924
A strikingly original collection of short stories and accompanying vignettes that marked Ernest Hemingway’s American debut. When In Our Time was first published in 1925, it was widely praised for its simple and precise use of language to…
- Hemingway at Oak Park High: The High School Writings of Ernest Hemingway, 1916–1917
writings-collection · 1993
Frequently asked questions about Ernest Hemingway
Who was Ernest Hemingway?
Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. He began as a newspaper writer, served as an ambulance driver on the Italian front during World War I, and became a major literary figure.
What influenced Ernest Hemingway’s writing?
His writing was shaped by journalism, World War I, war correspondence, travel, and the 1920s Paris expatriate community known as the Lost Generation. His experiences among writers and artists in Paris and during wartime informed much of his fiction.
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What was Ernest Hemingway’s writing style?
Hemingway is known for sparse, economical, understated prose that avoids ornate language. His distinctive style was widely emulated and strongly influenced English prose.
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What awards did Ernest Hemingway win?
He won the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Old Man and the Sea and the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Why is Ernest Hemingway still important?
Hemingway helped define literary modernism and became a leading voice of the Lost Generation. His prose influenced generations of writers, and his work remains part of the enduring American literary canon.
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