About “The short happy life of Francis Macomber”

The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber is a short story by Ernest Hemingway set in Africa. It was first published in the September 1936 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The story was later adapted into a film titled The Macomber Affair, directed by Zoltan Korda and released in 1947. The narrative focuses on the experiences of Francis Macomber during a hunting trip, exploring themes of courage and masculinity. The story remains a notable example of Hemingway’s work, reflecting his style and subject matter. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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1963 · ISBN 0140019820

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