Ernest Hemingway is regarded as one of the greatest 20th century novelists of his time. Some of Hemingway's most popular works were A Farewell to Arms, The Sun Also Rises and The Old Man and the Sea, the latter of which won a Pulitzer Prize.
Hemingway began his writing career as a journalist and later transitioned to writing novels after being mentored by Gertrude Stein, who introduced him to many great writers.
Even though he had a very successful writing career, Hemingway became troubled mentally and physically later in life. Paranoid about being watched by the US government, Hemingway once underwent 11 electric shock treatments. Hemingway's paranoia and depression eventually led to his suicide on July 2, 1961. He was 61.
More about Ernest Hemingway:
- A frequent traveler, Hemingway survived multiple planes crashes.
- Hemingway married four different women in his lifetime and was rumored to have had several mistresses.
- Hemingway was known for his adventurous spirit, he enjoyed bullfighting, big game hunting in Africa and deep sea fishing.