In class we recently started a new unit, six-word stories. This unit was inspired by Earnest Hemingway, an American author from the 20s. He is most famous for his controversial six word story, "For sale: Baby shoes, Never worn." This six word story is controversial in the way that it was created. Hemingway was at lunch with his friends when he told his friends that he could write a novel in six words. They did not believe him so they made a ten dollar bet. Hemingway proceeded to write these famous words on a napkin, earning his ten dollars. After becoming famous people realized that Earnest Hemingway had worked for the newspaper and that there had been a bunch of different versions of the six word story in years past. For example one that came out in 1906 was, "For sale, baby carriage, never used," this among others were in a news paper edits so it is very possible that he saw these and used them. Although it is controversial, no one will never be known how Hemingway came up with this infamous story, whether it was stolen or not. These 6 small words led to a trend of many famous six word stories. With a broad range of meanings, some of these include, "I asked. You answered with silence," "Found true love. Married someone else," and "It cost too much, staying human." To view the websites I used click here and here
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Maria DolanMaria Dolan is a student at Ladue High School who is currently enrolled in broadcast technology. Archives
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