In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway

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“In Our Time” is a collection of short stories by American author Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1925. The book marked Hemingway’s debut as a fiction writer and established his signature writing style. The stories in “In Our Time” are often considered early examples of Hemingway’s minimalist prose and the “Iceberg Theory,” where much is left unsaid, and the reader is left to infer deeper meanings.

The collection includes a series of short vignettes and stories, many of which are connected by the character Nick Adams, a recurring figure in Hemingway’s works. The stories depict various aspects of life, war, love, and loss, reflecting the experiences of the “Lost Generation” in the aftermath of World War I.

Some of the notable stories in “In Our Time” include “Indian Camp,” “The Doctor and the Doctor’s Wife,” “Big Two-Hearted River,” and others. The collection showcases Hemingway’s characteristic style, characterized by succinct language, understated emotion, and an emphasis on the unsaid.

“In Our Time” is an important work in the literary canon, and it provides insight into Hemingway’s early development as a writer. Hemingway went on to become one of the most influential and celebrated American authors of the 20th century.