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To Have and Have Not

Ernest Hemingway
eng. To Have and Have Not · 1937
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book is one of the few Hemingway works set in the United States, specifically in Key West, Florida, and Cuba.
  • The work combines elements of social critique and adventure novel, exploring themes of poverty, class inequality, and moral dilemmas.
  • The protagonist, Harry Morgan, is a boat captain forced into smuggling to support his family, making him a complex and multifaceted character.
  • The book was adapted into several films, the most famous being the 1944 «To Have and Have Not» starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.
  • The work is often seen as transitional in Hemingway's career, as it combines elements of his early and later works.
To Have and Have Not
Date of publication: 17 October 2024
Updated: 30 October 2024
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Ernest Hemingway
Original title: eng. To Have and Have Not · 1937
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