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Hemingway Series 1
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Ernest Hemingway enjoys an idyllic childhood in Oak Park, Illinois. Yearning for adventure, he volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I.

Ernest Hemingway is considered to be one of the great American writers, with his work remaining influential around the world. This documentary series paints an intimate picture of Hemingway the writer, whilst also penetrating the myths surrounding him to reveal a deeply troubled, controversial and ultimately tragic figure.

The series combines a close study of the biographical events of the author鈥檚 life, with excerpts from his writings and the controversies in both his personal life and work. It features readings by actors including Jeff Daniels, Meryl Streep, Keri Russell and Patricia Clarkson alongside interviews with acclaimed writers and biographers including Edna O鈥橞rien, Tobias Wolff, Abraham Verghese and Mary Dearborn.

In the first episode, Ernest Hemingway enjoys an idyllic childhood in Oak Park, Illinois. Yearning for adventure, he volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I. After the war, Hemingway marries Hadley Richardson, moves to Paris and begins his life as a writer.

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  • 00:02

    The Benny Goodman Sextet

    A Smo-O-O-Oth One (feat. Benny Goodman & Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman Sextet, Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian)

  • 00:08

    Scott Joplin

    Paragon Rag

  • 00:34

    Virtuosite

    Brise Napolitaine

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Narrator Peter Coyote

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