Ernest Hemingway was-and still is- a well-known author with a unique style of writing. His works are well-respected and still widely read today.
I noticed while reading a few of his short stories that a lot of the stories had a focus on the subject of masculinity. I believe that this is a result of Hemingway's early childhood. When he was a kid, his mother dressed him girls' clothing until he was about seven. Although it was not uncommon at the time to dress boys in girls' clothing (it was the Victorian era), Hemingway's mother took it one step further by growing out his hair and adorning it with accessories. She also pretended that he was his older sister's twin. This might be why Hemingway focused a lot on the subject of masculinity when he was older, trying to erase what had happened in the past by proving himself a man.
I also noticed that a lot of the stories reflected Hemingway's own life experiences. For example, he was part of the war, and there are quite a few stories written by him about war. In those stories, the presence of psychological trauma and scarring is often seen.
Hemingway also traveled to many places, such as the African Safari, the bullfights in Spain, and the coastal areas of America. He write many stories that include those settings.
Hemingway also wrote many stories reflecting his own personal problems, such as his relationships, friends, and enemies. That's why it's important to read his stories and try to understand them on a deeper level. Who knows- maybe there's a connection between that story you're reading and his own personal life.
