A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway
The book is a memoir that offers a vivid and intimate glimpse into the life of a young expatriate writer in 1920s Paris. Through a series of vignettes, it captures the vibrant literary and artistic scene of the time, featuring encounters with notable figures such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein. The narrative reflects on themes of love, ambition, and the struggles of the creative process, all set against the backdrop of the enchanting and sometimes harsh realities of Parisian life. The memoir is both a nostalgic reflection on a formative period and a testament to the enduring allure of the city.
The 549th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1964
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 27,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
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Moveable Feast
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 7th on The 16 Greatest Books of All Time (NYU Local)
- 38th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 586th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 661st on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)