
Men at war
— 1942 —
A Curated Portrait of Courage, Conflict, and the Human Cost of Battle
Men At War is a literary collection curated by Hemingway during World War II, featuring works from Tolstoy, Crane, Kipling, and others. It includes stories, excerpts, and essays that span centuries of military experience. Hemingway’s introduction argues for the enduring importance of war literature in understanding courage, death, and the human condition. The book is both a tribute to literary craft and a wartime contribution to American cultural morale.