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Hemingway in Cuba
So, I’m planning on going to see Papa Hemingway in Cuba this weekend. I was introduced to the topic of Hemingway in Cuba through the wonderful novel The Crook Factory, by Dan Simmons, which recounts Hemingway’s Cuba years. Did you know that Hemingway actually functioned as a spy during WWII? Me neither. Read the Crook Factory to learn more.
The Crook Factory
It's the summer of 1942, and FBI agent Joe Lucas has come to Cuba at the behest of the Director to keep an eye on…www.thehawaiiproject.com
It's the summer of 1942, and FBI agent Joe Lucas has come to Cuba at the behest of the Director to keep an eye on…www.thehawaiiproject.com
Here’s another thing you might not have known: Hemingway’s classic short story The Snows of Kilimanjaro was once read (and recorded) by Charlton Heston.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
"It came with a rush; not as a rush of water nor of wind; but of a sudden evil-smelling emptiness. . ." A flamboyant…www.thehawaiiproject.com
"It came with a rush; not as a rush of water nor of wind; but of a sudden evil-smelling emptiness. . ." A flamboyant…www.thehawaiiproject.com
You can buy it from Amazon, but even better: you can listen to it for free here, along with other recordings….
