Hemingway is perhaps the most important writer in American literature of the twentieth century. His plain, forceful prose style is unmistakable. His portrayal of the ?Hemingway hero, ? who always shows ?grace under pressure, ? is unforgettable. In "A Student's Guide to Ernest Hemingway," the legendary writer's life and career is examined, with special emphasis placed on his most curriculum-related works, including "The Old Man and the Sea," "The Sun Also Rises," and "In Our Time."