Paris as a Sanctuary: American Literary Exodus During Prohibition in Hemingway's "A Moveable Feast"
Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v5i6.3427
Abstract
This paper explores the migration of American writers to Paris during the Prohibition era, as depicted in Ernest Hemingway's "A Moveable Feast". The study delves into "A Farewell to Arms" and other literary and historical sources to examine the reasons behind this movement and its impact on American literature. The analysis reveals that this period significantly influenced literary themes and styles, with Hemingway’s works embodying the cultural and artistic transformations of the time.
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literature, American culture, prohibition in the united states
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