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Memoir · 2021 · PG

A Moveable Feast

by Ernest Hemingway

Hemingway's memoir of his years in 1920s Paris — among the artists who made literary history.

A Moveable Feast stands as Ernest Hemingway's poignant memoir of his years in Paris during the 1920s, shedding light on both his personal and artistic journey. With Hemingway's characteristic terse prose and vivid imagery, the book captures the essence of a vibrant expatriate community, reflecting the juxtaposition of bohemian life and the quest for authenticity amidst the backdrop of historical Paris. The narrative intertwines retrospective musings with precise details of social interactions, effectively conveying the zeitgeist of a seminal period for modernist literature and art, while revea

For10+GenreMemoirLength211 pagesRead time~5.5 hours

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Violence

None

No violence

Language

Barely any

Mild language

Sexual Content

Barely any

Brief romantic content

Substance Use

Some

Heavy social drinking throughout; alcohol is central to the Paris scene

Emotional Intensity

Barely any

Themes of artistic ambition, expatriate life, and friendship

What this book is about

Hemingway's posthumous 1964 memoir recounts his life in Paris in the 1920s with Hadley, Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, and other expatriates. Features heavy drinking throughout and mild sexual references. For older teens and adults.

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Heavy drinking throughout

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