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In Our Time
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025735948
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In Our Time is a seminal collection of short stories and vignettes that established Ernest Hemingway as a leading voice of the Lost Generation. This influential work showcases the author's signature iceberg style-a minimalist prose technique that conveys deep emotional complexity through sparse, direct language. The collection is notable for introducing Nick Adams, a semi-autobiographical protagonist who navigates the transition from childhood innocence in the American wilderness to the harsh realities of adulthood and war.
The narratives within In Our Time traverse a wide range of settings and themes, from the brutal bullrings of Spain to the quiet fishing streams of Michigan. Interspersed between the longer stories are brief, visceral sketches of violence and conflict, highlighting the fragmented nature of human experience in the early twentieth century. Themes of masculinity, trauma, nature, and disillusionment permeate the text, reflecting the cultural landscape following World War I.
As a foundational text of modernist literature, In Our Time remains a powerful exploration of the human condition. It offers readers a profound look at the psychological scars of war and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. This collection continues to be celebrated for its stylistic innovation and its enduring impact on the craft of short fiction.
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