Project Gutenberg 2023-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 974 Hemingway, Ernest 1899 1961 27022053 Men without women $aUnited States :$bCharles Scribner's Sons,$c1926,copyright 1927. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_Without_Women_(short_story_collection) The undefeated -- In another country -- Hills like white elephants -- The killers -- Che ti dice la patria? -- Fifty grand -- A simple enquiry -- Ten Indians -- A canary for one -- An alpine idyll -- A pursuit race -- To-day is Friday -- Banal story -- Now I lay me. Marcia Brooks, Mark Akrigg, Cindy Beyer, Mary Meehan and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Men Without Women" by Ernest Hemingway is a collection of short stories written in the late 1920s. The stories predominantly explore themes of masculinity, loneliness, and the complexities of relationships, often set against the backdrop of bullfighting, war, and personal struggles. Notable characters include Manuel Garcia, a dedicated yet weary bullfighter, as well as a range of other male figures who navigate their emotions and circumstances in a changing world. The opening of this collection introduces the character Manuel Garcia, who arrives at the office of Don Miguel Retana, a manager in the bullfighting world. Manuel, having recently recovered from an injury and feeling the weight of an uncertain future, is eager to return to the ring despite the risks involved. Conversations between Manuel and Retana reveal the harsh realities of a declining bullfighting career, where past glory is overshadowed by the present challenges. As they discuss opportunities for upcoming bouts, there is a palpable tension surrounding Manuel's determination to fight, showcasing Hemingway's signature themes of bravery and existential despair intertwined with a somber reflection on the nature of men facing their vulnerabilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20221213101627hemingway 1926 US Reading ease score: 95.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Short stories, American American fiction -- 20th century Adams, Nick (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 322245 2025-06-27T12:04:46.098020 text/html 297296 2024-10-19T03:11:51 text/html 353684 2025-06-27T12:04:51.388980 application/epub+zip 356087 2025-06-27T12:04:47.385051 application/epub+zip 215487 2025-06-27T12:04:46.649050 application/epub+zip 719512 2025-06-27T12:04:54.157024 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 708185 2025-06-27T12:04:50.805009 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259462 2025-06-27T12:04:45.044031 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 239566 2024-10-19T03:11:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16631 2025-06-27T12:04:54.288965 application/rdf+xml 15655 2025-06-27T12:04:46.935003 image/jpeg 2613 2025-06-27T12:04:46.789022 image/jpeg 862964 2025-06-27T12:04:46.133062 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia