
Mastering the Art of Nonfiction
Clip: Episode 2 | 3m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Referring to himself as "Papa," Ernest Hemingway strived to be an expert on everything.
Referring to himself as "Papa," Ernest Hemingway strived to be an expert on everything. This desire to be knowledgeable on all subjects was often reflected in his writing, especially as he sought to master nonfiction and hoped to pass forward his learnings to others. Studying Hemingway as a young writer, novelist Ralph Ellison once learned how to lead a bird from a hunting description in his work.
Corporate funding for HEMINGWAY was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Annenberg Foundation, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and by ‘The Better Angels Society,’ and...

Mastering the Art of Nonfiction
Clip: Episode 2 | 3m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Referring to himself as "Papa," Ernest Hemingway strived to be an expert on everything. This desire to be knowledgeable on all subjects was often reflected in his writing, especially as he sought to master nonfiction and hoped to pass forward his learnings to others. Studying Hemingway as a young writer, novelist Ralph Ellison once learned how to lead a bird from a hunting description in his work.
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Conversations on Hemingway
Join the filmmakers and special guests as they explore the writer’s art and legacy. The hour-long discussions feature clips from the three-part series.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipAfter Deadly Hurricane, Hemingway Asks: Who Killed the Vets?
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After a hurricane killed 259 veterans, Hemingway took aim at the Roosevelt administration. (4m 21s)
The End of Ernest and Pauline Hemingway's Marriage
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On Sept. 3, 1939, Ernest Hemingway told Pauline he was leaving her for Martha Gellhorn. (2m 58s)
Hemingway's Call to Action During the Spanish Civil War
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Ernest Hemingway returned to Spain to report on the Spanish Civil War. (3m 4s)
Hemingway's Front Seat to the Spanish Civil War
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Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn reported alongside each other during the Spanish Civil War. (3m 55s)
Hemingway's Home in Cuba, the Finca Vigía
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In 1939, Hemingway returned to Havana, Cuba and bought the Finca Vigía with Martha. (1m 56s)
Sen. John McCain on His Hero from 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'
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Senator John McCain discusses his hero Robert Jordan of "For Whom the Bell Tolls." (2m 45s)
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipCorporate funding for HEMINGWAY was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Annenberg Foundation, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and by ‘The Better Angels Society,’ and...