I think I would have to land on Ernest Hemingway, although my mind reels at the possible guests that would enlighten the mind, spirit, and soul!. Hemingway has been my favorite author for most of my life and my writing is greatly influenced by him.
To get the chance to peer into his eyes and possible catch a glimpse of the creative genius that drove this literary legend would be among the most sublime of moments.
To be able to read his facial expressions and body language to try and answer the questions of what tortured the soul of such a creative artist to the point he felt he could no longer bear it, would be fascinating and horrifying in the same instant. Yes, dinner with Hemingway would borderline on a religious experience.
Thanks for such a creative contest!
Hemingway would definitely be on my list. If you don't mind my asking, what's your favorite novel of his?
You have excellent taste! lol I would have to say A Moveable Feast would be my favorite novel. Although it is not a traditional novel, it delves into the highs and lows, the recesses and corners of Hemingway as he struggled to perfect his craft and hone his skill. You get a true sense of the atmosphere of Paris at the time and the engaging ex-pats he associated with. It was a marvelous time for literature!
I have read some of A Moveable Feast and definitely agree that it's a great novel. I tried to read it during the thick of grad school and when reading got heavy for other classes, it got dropped. I should really finish it though. My favorite is The Sun Also Rises. I know it's about the Lost Generation, but it still resonates almost 100 years later for me. Hemingway writes about life with such honesty and simplicity in that novel, that I can't help but love it.
Absolutely! It's the bare truth and raw emotion I adore.