Hemingway on Fishing

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From childhood, Ernest Hemingway was a passionate fisherman, often writing about his favorite sport. This collection gathers his significant writings on various fishing experiences, from trout in northern Michigan to marlin in the Gulf Stream. In A Moveable Feast, he reflects on writing in a Paris café, expressing a desire to remain by the river, a sentiment echoed in his classic story, "Big Two-Hearted River." He also penned articles for the Toronto Star on fishing in Canada and Europe, as well as for Esquire, detailing his growing enthusiasm for big-game fishing. His later works, The Old Man and the Sea and Islands in the Stream, highlight his deep knowledge of the ocean and its creatures. This diverse collection spans from the early Nick Adams stories to memorable chapters on the Irati River in The Sun Also Rises, showcasing the evolution of a great writer's passion and his ability to transform fishing into compelling literature. Anglers and literary enthusiasts alike will appreciate this important anthology.