The Revolutionist
The Revolutionist is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, set in the early 1920s in the fictional country of Ishmaelia. The story follows the adventures of a young American journalist, John Macomber, who is sent to Ishmaelia to cover the revolution that is taking place there. John quickly finds himself in the middle of the conflict, as he is caught between the revolutionaries and the government forces. He is also drawn into the personal lives of the people he meets, including a beautiful young woman named Maria, who is a revolutionary leader. John soon discovers that the revolution is not as simple as it seems, and he must make difficult choices between his own safety and his loyalty to the cause. As the story progresses, John is forced to confront his own beliefs and values, and he must decide whether he will remain loyal to the revolution or to his own conscience. The Revolutionist is a gripping story of love, loyalty, and courage in the face of danger. It is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the power of revolution.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1925 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 381 words
First lines
IN 1919 HE WAS TRAVELLING ON THE railroads in Italy, carrying a square of oilcloth from the headquarters of the party written in indelible pencil and saying here was a comrade who had suffered very much under the Whites in Budapest and requesting comrades to aid him in any way. He used this instead of a ticket. He was very shy and quite young and the train men passed him on from one crew to another. He had no money, and they fed him behind the counter in railway eating houses.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ernest Hemingway
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 381 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Revolutionist is set during the Spanish Civil War, and follows a protagonist who is a revolutionary.
- Adventure — The Revolutionist follows the protagonist's journey as he fights for his cause and embarks on a thrilling adventure.
- Romance — The Revolutionist features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a woman he meets during his journey.
- Drama — The Revolutionist is a dramatic story of a man's struggle to fight for his beliefs and the consequences of his actions.
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20th century · addresses · aid · american and canadian literature · american fiction · autumn · avanti · bologna · comrades · counter · country · eat