Leicester Hemingway
Leicester Clarence Hemingway (April 1, 1915 – September 13, 1982) was an American writer. He was the younger brother of writer Ernest Hemingway and wrote six books, including a first novel entitled The Sound of the Trumpet (1953), based on Leicester's experiences in France and Germany during World War II.
Leicester Hemingway | |
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Leicester Hemingway as a child, c. 1917 | |
| Born | April 1, 1915 Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 13, 1982 (aged 67) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouses | Patricia Shedd, Doris Mae Dunning |
| Children | 4, including Hilary |
| Relatives | Grace Hall Hemingway (mother) Ursula Hemingway (sister) Ernest Hemingway (brother) |
In 1961, Leicester published My Brother, Ernest Hemingway, a biography. The work was well-received and brought Leicester both recognition as a writer in his own right and significant financial rewards. With the capital from the work, Hemingway created the micronation of New Atlantis on a raft off the coast of Jamaica, intended to serve as a marine research headquarters. The project was cut short when New Atlantis was destroyed in a 1966 tropical storm.