Cat in the Rain

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Overview

"Cat in the Rain" is a short story by American author Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), first published by Boni & Liveright in 1925 in the short story collection In Our Time. The story is about an American man and wife on vacation in Italy. Critical attention focuses chiefly on its autobiographical elements and on Hemingway's "theory of omission".

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Book details & editions

ISBN	43793048
Publisher
Publication date	September 2026
Language	English
Pages	5 pages

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About the Author

Ernest Hemingway

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.