Ten Indians is a collection of short stories by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1926. The stories are set in the American Midwest and feature characters from a variety of backgrounds. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition. In "The Battler," a young man struggles to make a living as a boxer, while in "The Three-Day Blow," two friends discuss life and death while fishing. In "The Indian Camp," a young boy accompanies his father to a Native American camp, where he learns about life and death. Other stories in the collection include "The Doctor and the Doctor's Wife," "The End of Something," "The Revolutionist," "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," and "Ten Indians." The stories in Ten Indians are often seen as a precursor to Hemingway's later works, such as The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms. The collection is considered to be one of Hemingway's best works, and it has been praised for its vivid descriptions and its exploration of the human condition.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1927 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Realism, Historical Fiction