--- product_id: 4761545 title: "The Short Stories: The First Forty-nine Stories with a Brief Preface by the Author" price: "1553228₫" currency: VND in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/4761545-the-short-stories-the-first-forty-nine-stories-with-brief store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Short Stories: The First Forty-nine Stories with a Brief Preface by the Author **Price:** 1553228₫ **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Short Stories: The First Forty-nine Stories with a Brief Preface by the Author - **How much does it cost?** 1553228₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/4761545-the-short-stories-the-first-forty-nine-stories-with-brief) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Short Stories: The First Forty-nine Stories with a Brief Preface by the Author [Hemingway, Ernest] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Short Stories: The First Forty-nine Stories with a Brief Preface by the Author Review: Good intro to Hemingway - I had never read any of Hemingway's stories and I thought this book would be a good introduction to his work. Initially I checked it out from the library, and I liked the first few stories enough that I wanted to have the book in my colleciton. I have enjoyed reading it very much. The stories paint a good picture of the times in which Hemingway lived; it is easy to see similarities in his style as compared with other writers of his time. Even so, his stories have a unique quality of their own and seem to give a glance into the man himself. I think Hemingway is good at creating a mental image that makes one feel as though they are on location and observing what is taking place. I'm not sure I would read Hemingway in large doses due to the heavy content of his writing, but the good thing about short stories is that you can get just the right dose and come back later for more. I'm sure I will eventually read one of Hemingway's novels because I like the short stories so much. On another note, the book is just the right size to take along when traveling or for a break between errands. Review: Experience is Everything... - Ernest Hemingway was one of the first celebrity writers. In fact, his life was so interesting that, for a time, it looked like he was more interesting than what he wrote. While I read A Farewell to Arms and The Sun Also Rises relatively early in life, I remember really getting into Carlos Baker's biography of the "larger than life" author. At first, I steered clear of Hemingway's short stories; on the whole, I am not a big fan of short stories. They're over too fast, for one thing, and add to this a professor I had along the way who likened every short story to the archetypical story of Adam and Eve, and my interest in the short story form evaporated like yesterday's rainwater. Then in the 70's I saw a Hollywood adaptation of Hemingway's Nick Adams stories (and especially after seeing Paul Newman play the washed up boxer in "The Battler"), I dusted off my copy of EH's short stories, and read them all over the course of a couple of days and was blown away by them. Later, when I taught "Big Two-Hearted River" and "My Old Man" to the American Authors class in a local high school, I had some of the most soul-searching discussions with the students. Often, I would read one of the stories aloud to them and then we'd talk about it. What was there about these stories that brought the class alive and so open to discussion? One reason might be that they are written so simply and, yet, pack such an emotional punch the reader hardly sees it coming. In "Big Two-Hearted River", for example, he's not just telling about a fishing expedition, catching and cleaning fish, packing them up for the trip home; he's got that bit about the ants on the burning log which transfers quite nicely as an allegory for human existence. In his laconic, yet sophisticated style--unparalleled by any author before or since, Hemingway creates a visceral reaction in the reader; the reader, without a lot of fancy footwork, EXPERIENCES what the first breakup feels like ( "The End of Something"), or how it feels to get drunk for the first time ("The Three Day Blow"). The plight of the returning soldier ("A Soldier's Home"), and the desperation of the dispossessed (Old Man on a Bridge) are unearthed in the reader as though he is returning home or sitting alone at the bridge during wartime. We all know, that in life Hemingway was all for grace under pressure and possessed an almost manic push to experience everything. In his short stories, especially, we can truly experience what it really feels like to be alive and never have to leave our recliner. Heartfelt thanks for that, Ernest. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #689,450 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #488 in Short Stories (Books) #2,054 in Classic Literature & Fiction #2,504 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (731) | | Dimensions | 5.25 x 1.1 x 8 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0684803348 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0684803340 | | Item Weight | 1.15 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 499 pages | | Publication date | August 1, 1995 | | Publisher | Scribner | ## Images ![The Short Stories: The First Forty-nine Stories with a Brief Preface by the Author - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611pk-4G6zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good intro to Hemingway *by S***N on May 10, 2013* I had never read any of Hemingway's stories and I thought this book would be a good introduction to his work. Initially I checked it out from the library, and I liked the first few stories enough that I wanted to have the book in my colleciton. I have enjoyed reading it very much. The stories paint a good picture of the times in which Hemingway lived; it is easy to see similarities in his style as compared with other writers of his time. Even so, his stories have a unique quality of their own and seem to give a glance into the man himself. I think Hemingway is good at creating a mental image that makes one feel as though they are on location and observing what is taking place. I'm not sure I would read Hemingway in large doses due to the heavy content of his writing, but the good thing about short stories is that you can get just the right dose and come back later for more. I'm sure I will eventually read one of Hemingway's novels because I like the short stories so much. On another note, the book is just the right size to take along when traveling or for a break between errands. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Experience is Everything... *by T***N on August 15, 2007* Ernest Hemingway was one of the first celebrity writers. In fact, his life was so interesting that, for a time, it looked like he was more interesting than what he wrote. While I read A Farewell to Arms and The Sun Also Rises relatively early in life, I remember really getting into Carlos Baker's biography of the "larger than life" author. At first, I steered clear of Hemingway's short stories; on the whole, I am not a big fan of short stories. They're over too fast, for one thing, and add to this a professor I had along the way who likened every short story to the archetypical story of Adam and Eve, and my interest in the short story form evaporated like yesterday's rainwater. Then in the 70's I saw a Hollywood adaptation of Hemingway's Nick Adams stories (and especially after seeing Paul Newman play the washed up boxer in "The Battler"), I dusted off my copy of EH's short stories, and read them all over the course of a couple of days and was blown away by them. Later, when I taught "Big Two-Hearted River" and "My Old Man" to the American Authors class in a local high school, I had some of the most soul-searching discussions with the students. Often, I would read one of the stories aloud to them and then we'd talk about it. What was there about these stories that brought the class alive and so open to discussion? One reason might be that they are written so simply and, yet, pack such an emotional punch the reader hardly sees it coming. In "Big Two-Hearted River", for example, he's not just telling about a fishing expedition, catching and cleaning fish, packing them up for the trip home; he's got that bit about the ants on the burning log which transfers quite nicely as an allegory for human existence. In his laconic, yet sophisticated style--unparalleled by any author before or since, Hemingway creates a visceral reaction in the reader; the reader, without a lot of fancy footwork, EXPERIENCES what the first breakup feels like ( "The End of Something"), or how it feels to get drunk for the first time ("The Three Day Blow"). The plight of the returning soldier ("A Soldier's Home"), and the desperation of the dispossessed (Old Man on a Bridge) are unearthed in the reader as though he is returning home or sitting alone at the bridge during wartime. We all know, that in life Hemingway was all for grace under pressure and possessed an almost manic push to experience everything. In his short stories, especially, we can truly experience what it really feels like to be alive and never have to leave our recliner. Heartfelt thanks for that, Ernest. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Grand Old Fool *by A***E on February 27, 2014* Aside from his equating the murder of wild animals with "manliness," the way he seduces the reader through the building of simple declarative sentences is pure magic. Anyone who aspires to write or to enhance his appreciation of fiction can learn from reading these classic stories, provided his disagreeable themes don't sully the experience. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/4761545-the-short-stories-the-first-forty-nine-stories-with-brief](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/4761545-the-short-stories-the-first-forty-nine-stories-with-brief) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*