ALL1467-C 12 Weeks Wednesday 12:00-1:20 Start Date 28-Jan
Grossman 106 Limit 25
This course explores the artistry, themes and emotional depth of Hemingway’s short stories, with a special focus on the autobiographical Nick Adams cycle, tracing Hemingway’s emotional evolution from childhood through wartime and recovery. Each session examines three stories through the lens of Hemingway’s minimalist style, historical context and enduring influence. Topics include: war and trauma, masculinity, gender dynamics, nature and healing, violence, irony, and existential reflection. Through guided discussion, participants engage with Hemingway’s signature Iceberg Theory, and reflect on how his literary innovation shaped modern fiction. The text for this course is The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway: The Finca Vigía Edition. Assignment for the first week is to read: “A Very Short Story,” “Out of Season” and “The End of Something.”
Coordinator: Lew Taylor 
Lew is a retired public librarian and has both a B.A. and an M.A. in American History. Lew has taught many courses at ALL and is the owner of I Cannot Live Without Books in West Dennis.