Definition

Proper noun * Ernest Hemingway: An influential American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. He is celebrated for his distinctive, economical, and understated writing style, which had a profound impact on 20th-century fiction. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.

Usage

• The proper noun Hemingway is used to refer to the author himself, his body of work, or the distinctive style associated with him.
• It is always capitalized.

Examples

• Referring to the person:
  • Many aspiring writers studied in Paris, hoping to meet Hemingway.
  • The biography explores Hemingway's adventurous life.
• Referring to the work or style:
  • The novel's sparse dialogue is very much in the style of Hemingway.
  • We are analyzing a short story by Hemingway in class today.

Advanced Usage

• "Hemingwayesque" (adjective): Describing a style of writing that resembles Hemingway's—characterized by brevity, straightforward prose, emotional restraint, and focus on action.
  • The journalist's terse, factual report was almost Hemingwayesque.

Variants and Related Words

• Hemingwayesque (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Hemingway's style.

Synonyms

• Papa (informal nickname)
• The Old Man (referencing his novella )

Related Idioms and Phrases

• The Hemingway hero / code hero: A critical term for the typical protagonist in Hemingway's works. This character is usually a stoic, masculine figure who faces adversity with grace under pressure, adhering to a personal code of honor, courage, and endurance in a world perceived as chaotic or meaningless.
  • The fisherman in his latest novel is a classic Hemingway hero, confronting the sea with quiet dignity.

Noun

1. an American writer of fiction who won the Nobel prize for literature in 1954 (1899-1961)