Ernest Hemingway, one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century, is often remembered for his literary contributions and the tragic circumstances surrounding his death. On July 2, 1961, Hemingway took his own life, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate with readers and writers alike. This post explores the various factors that contributed to his decision.

The Wandering Jew is a medieval Christian figure who spread widely in Europe in the thirteenth century and became a fixture of Christian mythology and literature. It concerns a Jew who, according to legend, taunted Jesus on the way to the Crucifixion and was then cursed to walk the earth until the Second Coming of Christ.