Ernest Hemingway / Luc Simon - Les Vertes Collines d'Afrique - 1964

Limited, richly illustrated edition of this captivating account that relates the author's journeys through Kenya, blending personal reflections on nature, hunting, and wildlife -

Hemingway, with his inimitable style, captures the beauty of the African landscapes and encounters with local populations. A homage to the majesty of Africa, this book invites exploration of adventure and contemplation, perfect for travel and literary enthusiasts -

In this book, Hemingway describes with precision the African landscapes, the vast plains, the verdant hills, the wildlife, and the distinctive atmosphere of the territories traversed, while recounting the days of hunting large game such as the kudu, antelope, or lion -

The author does not simply recount the action but dwells at length on physical sensations, the observation of animals, the patience and strategy required to approach game, giving the narrative an almost documentary dimension on the art of hunting -

The book is also marked by numerous dialogues between Hemingway and his safari companions, notably his wife and the African guides, which allow different conceptions of hunting, courage, and the relationship between man and nature to be expressed -

Alongside the expedition narrative, the writer develops reflections on literature and on the authors he admires or critiques, mentioning the difficulty of writing with truth and the necessity for a writer to draw from real experience to nourish his work -

Ernest Hemingway / Luc Simon - The Green Hills of Africa - 1964 - Volume V - André Sauret -
262 pages.

Very good condition of the binding, paperback with its dust jacket printed in red and black and with a half Morocco cloth binding in Havana brown, exquisite gray cloth publisher’s case, light signs of wear, smooth richly decorated spine, gilt lettering, volume number and author’s name -

Very good interior condition, title page printed in red and black, the work enriched with beautiful original color lithographs hors texte by Luc Simon with translation by Jeanine Delpech, a fine copy, clean interior -

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