Green Hills of Africa
Green Hills of Africa
Ernest Hemingway
Josh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
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Green Hills of Africa

Green Hills of Africa

Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
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Ernest Hemingway
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In "Green Hills of Africa," Ernest Hemingway transports readers to the vibrant heart of the African continent, where the pulse of the wild beats strong amidst vast savannas and shadowed jungles. With prose as piercing and majestic as the landscapes it describes, Hemingway recounts the exhilaration and solemnity of a month-long safari in East Africa with his wife, Pauline. This is not merely a narrative of adventure and the thrill of the hunt; it is a profound meditation on nature, the spirit of the wilderness, and the poignant beauty of a world untamed by human hands. Through Hemingway's eyes, we witness the intimate dance of life and death on the African plains, rendered in a style that is both raw and elegantly crafted. As much a philosophical quest as it is an exploration of the Earth's last great wildernesses, "Green Hills of Africa" stands as a testament to Hemingway's unparalleled ability to capture the essence of the human experience against the backdrop of the natural world. The book is a deeply personal account that reflects Hemingway's complex relationship with the act of hunting, woven together with reflections on literature, conservation, and the indelible impact of human intrusion on the environment. With its rich tapestry of stories, insights, and iconic landscapes, Hemingway's work invites us to ponder the timeless allure of Africa's beauty and the profound connection between man and nature.

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Released
1935
25 Oct
Length
200
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Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
where a man feels at home, outside of where he’s born, is where he’s meant to go.
— Ernest Hemingway, Green Hills of Africa

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