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Hemingway & World War I

  • Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum 339 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL, 60302 United States (map)

World War I radically changed Ernest Hemingway as a writer.  He served as an ambulance driver and was badly wounded only a few weeks after his deployment. He spent 7 months recovering in a hospital in Milan. His brief service shook 18-year-old Hemingway and helped launch him as one of the key forces in modernism.  Hemingway docent and retired teacher, Rick Kabialis discusses Hemingway's experiences during a crucial developmental period as part of our Hemingway in the 21st Century series.

This is a free event but registration is required to reserve your spot as space is limited.