Hemingway's Call to Action During the Spanish Civil War
Clip: Episode 2 | 3m 4s | Video has closed captioning.
As another war in Europe loomed with Adolf Hitler's rise and the spread of fascism, Hemingway told readers of "Esquire" that America shouldn't get involved. Yet when Spain found itself in the midst of civil war and fascist Francisco Franco, with the aid of Hitler and Benito Mussolini, worked to overthrow the socialist government, the author felt called to return to the country he loved.
Aired: 04/06/21
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