History

Hemingway

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the life and work of the legendary writer and his enduring influence on literature and culture.

The Blank Page (1944-1961)

1h 44m

Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards, he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes The Old Man and the Sea to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition.

Episodes

  • The Blank Page (1944-1961): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Blank Page (1944-1961)

    S1 E3 - 1h 44m

    Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards, he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes The Old Man and the Sea to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition.

  • The Avatar (1929-1944): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Avatar (1929-1944)

    S1 E2 - 1h 46m

    Hemingway, having achieved a level of fame rarely seen in the literary world, settles in Key West with Pauline Pfeiffer but can’t stay put for long. He reports on the Spanish Civil War and begins a tempestuous romance with Martha Gellhorn.

  • A Writer (1899-1929): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Writer (1899-1929)

    S1 E1 - 1h 55m

    Hemingway, yearning for adventure, volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I. He marries Hadley Richardson and moves to Paris, publishes The Sun Also Rises and finds critical and commercial success with his second novel, A Farewell to Arms.

  • En español | La página en blanco (1944-1961): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    En español | La página en blanco (1944-1961)

    S1 E6 - 1h 44m

    Hemingway intenta iniciar una vida con Mary Welsh, pero se ve envuelto en tragedias. Hemingway publica "El viejo y el mar", pero se ve superado por el deterioro de su estado mental.

  • En español | El avatar (1929-1944): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    En español | El avatar (1929-1944)

    S1 E5 - 1h 46m

    Tras alcanzar la fama literaria, Hemingway hace un reportaje sobre la Guerra Civil española y comienza un romance con Martha Gellhorn.

  • En español | Un escritor (1899-1929): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    En español | Un escritor (1899-1929)

    S1 E4 - 1h 55m

    Hemingway se ofrece como voluntario para la Cruz Roja durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Después de mudarse a París, Hemingway tiene éxito con su segunda novela, "Adiós a las armas".

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