[COMPLETE]The Torrents of Spring by E. Hemingway - icequeen
I forgot all about the summary!
Well, here goes:
The Torrents of Spring was Hemingway's second novel to be published. It would not be wrong to say that it is unique among the author's work as it is a clear parody and full of absurdist humor. Were Hemingway's name not attached to it, one might wonder who actually wrote the novel. The work is a product of its time and the reader is cautioned that there are uncomfortable portrayals of both a Black man and Native Americans.
Well, here goes:
The Torrents of Spring was Hemingway's second novel to be published. It would not be wrong to say that it is unique among the author's work as it is a clear parody and full of absurdist humor. Were Hemingway's name not attached to it, one might wonder who actually wrote the novel. The work is a product of its time and the reader is cautioned that there are uncomfortable portrayals of both a Black man and Native Americans.
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Thank you, Michele! I think we're ready for the catalog now.msfry wrote: ↑March 29th, 2023, 8:44 am 4 is PL OK. And that's a wrap from the PL perspective. You captured the mood of the story well. I look forward to seeing what you come up with for a summary. And hearing what you think of the story.
My thoughts?
No way a flamingo can fit into a bird cage.
How mean they didn't throw the Indian's arm down to him out the window? Artificial arms are expensive.
I was right on one point -- Dianna got the bird!
These characters are all drifters. I couldn't stand being a drifter.
Railroad tracks in snow, going nowhere, would make a good cover.
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If Anne could just wait til morning to catalog, i might have a fighting chance to claim the cover, which I'd like to do, but I can't stay up all night watching the claims board.
Michele Fry, CC
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What I will do is get the cataloging rolling, then finish up in the morning.
Ann
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I've updated the summary a bit (if it is not too late.)KevinS wrote: ↑March 29th, 2023, 7:02 pm I forgot all about the summary!
Well, here goes:
The Torrents of Spring was Hemingway's second novel to be published. It would not be wrong to say that it is unique among the author's work as it is a clear parody of Sherwood Anderson's Dark Laughter and full of absurdist humor. Were Hemingway's name not attached to it, one might wonder who actually wrote the novel. The work is a product of its time and the reader is cautioned that there are uncomfortable portrayals of both a Black man and Native Americans. In truth, no one is treated in a sensitive way.
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Kevin, I've sent you a PM with some more suggestions.
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This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-torrents-of-spring-by-ernest-hemingway/
Great job, Kevin and Michele!
Great job, Kevin and Michele!
Ann
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Thank you, both!icequeen wrote: ↑March 30th, 2023, 4:12 pm This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-torrents-of-spring-by-ernest-hemingway/
Great job, Kevin and Michele!
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Anne, did you claim the cover for me on the claims board? I just went there and my name is on the board, but I'm sure I didn't do it. I haven't been at my desk, so it's quite a mystery.
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I did, just because I had not been able to get back to LV in the morning. Something came up, as always. So, I figured that I should get your name on there before someone else did. (Yes, I can be very mysterious sometimes!)
Ann
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OK, thanks for letting me know that I'm not forgetting stuff I have done. Well, I do that anyway.
Now, on to figuring out a cover for this cold, drab, depressing story, which Kevin portrayed quite skillfully, I must say. Commendable job, Kevin. Another Hemingway in the can for you!
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Thank you. It is an odd story. It's both depressing and humorous (in an off-putting way, I think.) It is not Hemingway's best, but I am thankful you suggested it. The 'completionist' in me likes having it in the catalog.msfry wrote: ↑March 30th, 2023, 7:56 pmOK, thanks for letting me know that I'm not forgetting stuff I have done. Well, I do that anyway.
Now, on to figuring out a cover for this cold, drab, depressing story, which Kevin portrayed quite skillfully, I must say. Commendable job, Kevin. Another Hemingway in the can for you!
I'm not sure I'll be around to do any more of his work.
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Where you goin? Hopefully not out of the beanery into the cold dark night following some naked squaw down the railroad track with a papoose on her back!!!!!
When is the next book coming into the PD?
Michele Fry, CC
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Not too long off, really. A Farewell to Arms was published in 1929.
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Only 21 months away! That will pass in a flash.
Michele Fry, CC
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