The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway | Objects, Setting & Important Places

The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway Objects/Places

Africa

Many of Hemingway's stories take place during African safaris.

Madrid

Madrid is the capital city of Spain, where much of the action of the Spanish Civil War takes place. Edwin Henry lives in Madrid while he captures the war on film and learning about it through his contacts at Chicote's restaurant.

Horton's Bay

Horton's Bay is a popular tourist location in Michigan that was previously a prosperous lumber mill.

Cuba

Cuba is an island off the coast of Florida. During Hemingway's time, it was a popular spot for wealthy Americans to vacation.

Key West

Key West is part of the American territory off the coast of Florida. Hemingway characters often travel between Key West and Cuba for both work and pleasure.

Chicote's

Chicote's is an elegant restaurant in Madrid that is often full of loyalist supporters during the Spanish Civil War. The restaurant has a good reputation with many of the foreign residents of Madrid, including Edwin...
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