Who Was Ernest Hemingway? by Gigliotti, Ernest Hemingway is known as a prolific novelist for his notable works of fiction including, The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. But, did you know that he was a hunter, a fisherman, an ambulance officer in France during World War I, and a reporter during the civil war in Spain in the 1930s. Readers will learn how these less known experiences played an important role in shaping who Hemingway was. Paperback, 112 pages. Ages 12 to 18 years old.