A parody novella by Hemingway, spoofing writers as two men search for the ideal woman in northern Michigan.
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A parody novella by Hemingway, spoofing writers as two men search for the ideal woman in northern Michigan.
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The Torrents of Spring is a novella written by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1926. Subtitled "A Romantic Novel in Honor of the Passing of a Great Race", Hemingway used the work as a spoof of the world of writers. It is Hemingway's first long work and was written as a parody of Sherwood Anderson's Dark Laughter. et in northern Michigan, The Torrents of Spring concerns two men who work at a pump factory: World War I veteran Yogi Johnson, and writer Scripps O'Neill. Both are searching for the perf...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic themes with focus on relationships and marriage; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor references to war background; no graphic violence depicted.
Profanity
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Mild language possible given era and tone; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Possible minor alcohol use typical of 1920s setting; not emphasized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult elements present.
Political content
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Subtle cultural commentary through parody; not overtly political.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor emotional distress from relationship abandonment; no physical abuse.
Other
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