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The Mysterious Sex Scene in Hemingway’s First Short Story
09:23 - 12:16 (02:52)
Hemingway's first short story includes a mysterious erased sex scene that left readers guessing. Despite rumors of his sexual prowess, there's no evidence that he learned any ancient eastern wisdom.
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L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, visited China and Tibet in 1927, but had a negative view of the people and culture.
09:23 - 10:26 (01:03)
L. Ron Hubbard
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L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, visited China and Tibet in 1927, but had a negative view of the people and culture. He spun his experience in his book as a thrilling adventure and began to sketch out story ideas during his boring travel time.
ChapterThe Mysterious Sex Scene in Hemingway’s First Short Story
EpisodePart One: How L. Ron Hubbard Lied His Way to Godhood
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Hemingway, known for his sparse writing style, had trouble writing sex scenes and often scratched them out.
10:26 - 12:16 (01:49)
Ernest Hemingway
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Hemingway, known for his sparse writing style, had trouble writing sex scenes and often scratched them out. This is revealed in some of his short story entries.