This Day in History May 28, 1934

By Ruth on May 28, 2013 in history
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Portrait of author Ernest Hemingway posing with sailfish: Key West, Florida

Let me say at the outset that I am not an Ernest Hemingway fan.  I understand and appreciate the fact that he was a great author in spite of his troubled life, but I never found his writing style interesting.  Often the stories were better than the writing style.  But that is just my opinion.  On this date in 1934, he wrote the following quote in a letter to F. Scott Fitzgerald (the author of The Great Gatsby) That is what we are supposed to do when we are at our best — make it all up — but make it up so truly that later it will happen that way.

Kind of an intriguing quote from an author.  I guess it could go back to our dreams and trying to make them come true.  I will say that Hemingway was certainly a “national treasure,” and his untimely suicide was quite a blow to this country.

For more info:

http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway

http://books.google.com/books/about/Ernest_Hemingway_Selected_Letters_1917_1.html?id=SgKeQfmimJEC

http://www.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/h/ernest_hemingway/index.ctx?s=oldest&&offset=90

 

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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  1. Deborah D May 28, 2013 Reply

    Very interesting quote!!!!!!!!!

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