Ernest Hemingway versus Saul Bellow

Season 36 Episode 7

About the Episode

Ernest Hemingway was the master of the simple, declarative sentence during his time. By contrast, when Saul Bellow came along, he wrote descriptive sentences full of verbal energy. "This was a great shift in the American notion of what a great prose style was," said Philip Roth.

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Extras

HOPPER: An American love story [ASL + Audio Description]

Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.

53:03
HOPPER: An American love story [Extended Audio Description]

Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.

1:07:42
Edward Hopper's childhood in Nyack, New York

Edward Hopper was raised in Nyack, where his creativity was fostered by his parents.

2:03
Rare interview footage of Edward Hopper on his process

Edward Hopper joins Brian O'Doherty for a conversation about his process and inspirations.

29:07
Louis Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou's storytelling impact

Lou Gossett, Jr. discusses Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch."

19:53
A closer look at Edward Hopper's "Automat" and "Chop Suey"

Edward Hopper displayed a preference for quieter social commentary with his art.

1:59
Edward Hopper's work showed a narrow view of New York

Edward Hopper showed no interest in the growing diversity of America.

2:39
Edward Hopper's simple lifestyle with wife Jo

Edward and Jo Hopper lived an extremely frugal life.

1:55
Edward Hopper's career soared as wife Jo Nivison's faltered

Edward Hopper's career soared while his wife Jo Nivison's faltered.

2:31
Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.

Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.

9:45

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