The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber by Ernest Hemingway
"The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" is a story about a wealthy American man who, while on a safari in Africa, gains courage and personal growth after initially behaving in a cowardly manner when faced with danger. This transformation, however, leads to his wife killing him, possibly accidentally, out of fear that his newfound courage would end their marriage. The narrative explores themes of courage, masculinity, and the dynamics of power in relationships.
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- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 72
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - La Breve Vita Felice Di Francis Macomber
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- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)