The Torrents of Spring: A Romantic Novel in Honor of the Passing of a Great Race

by Ernest Hemingway

Overview

"But she might hold him. That was all that mattered now. To hold him. To hold him. Not to let him go. Make him stay."

-Ernest Hemingway, The Torrents of Spring (1926)

The Torrents of Spring (1926) by Ernest Hemingway is an amusing parody that pokes fun at the writers of the time, namely Hemingway's friend, Sherwood Anderson and his novel, Dark Laughter (1925). The plot centers on the perfect woman and the attempt by the two main characters, Yogi Johnson and Scripps O'Neill to find her. This first long work of Hemingway was received with mixed reviews by his critics and compatriots; F. Scott Fitzgerald dubbed it a masterpiece. This novella is a rare glimpse into the humorous side of Hemingway and a must-read for fans of the author and parodies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646796274
Publisher:	Cosimo Classics
Publication date:	05/04/1926
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.27(d)

About the Author

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961) was born in Illinois, but lived in locations worldwide. Hemingway's writing is based on his travels and life experiences with war, love, and outdoor sport. Plagued with declining mental health, he committed suicide by shotgun. A prolific author, he is most noted for The Old Man and the Sea (1952) which won the Pulitzer Prize.

Date of Birth:

July 21, 1899

Date of Death:

July 2, 1961

Place of Birth:

Oak Park, Illinois

Place of Death:

Ketchum, Idaho