What characterizes Hemingways writing style?
Hemingway pioneered a new style of writing that is almost commonplace today. He did away with all the florid prose of the 19th century Victorian era and replaced it with a lean, clear prose based on action rather than reflection. He also employed a technique by which he would leave out essential information of the story under the belief that omission can sometimes add strength to a narrative. It was a style of subtlety which contrasted greatly (and in a way enhanced) the themes he wrote about…war, blood sports like bullfighting or boxing, crime, etc. It is hard to find anyone writing today who doesn’t owe a debt of influence to Hemingway.
