Autumn in Venice

In the fall of 1948, Hemingway, approaching his 50th birthday, traveled to Venice and met Adriana Ivancich during a duck shoot in the lagoon, sparking a surprising and enduring connection. Di Robilant vividly recounts this relationship, highlighting Hemingway's fascination with the city and the muse who influenced his work, including Across the River and into the Trees and The Old Man and the Sea. This intimate narrative explores the dynamics between the iconic writer and the young woman, offering a nuanced look at Hemingway's life and art in his later years.