Ernest Hemingway Was the Worst KGB Spy Ever

There are countless debates out there surrounding Ernest Hemingway, including whether or not he’s the greatest American novelist of all-time, as well as about the themes of misogyny in his writing (and his life). But, there’s another, less literature-based question lingering about the author – was Ernest Hemingway a spy? Specifically, was there a direct connection between Hemingway and the KGB? The notion might seen ridiculous, but enough evidence has come to light in recent years that it’s now a historical certainty – Hemingway: a Soviet spy. One J. Edgar Hoover and his CIA were on to, at that.

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[RussellBarth]

"Writing? Easy. Short sentences. That's the key." - Hemingway

[linann]

*Russia:* We need spies who will be discreet

*Also Russia:* Chooses Ernest Hemingway, a well-known American novelist

[youroneblackfriend]

Plot twist: He was so good at spying that he convinced everyone he was bad at it and is going to assassinate weird history.

[ryanschofield]

"The Old Man and the CCCP" is the first time you've actually got me to chuckle at one of the corny jokes, congratulations.

[dvdv]

At least he knew the importance of being Ernest. 🤷

[ibjmac]

Do one about the worst DEA agent ever: Elvis Presley.

[dvdv]

I still remember his famous soliloquy, 'To KGB, or not to KGB'. 🙃

[sauceman]

Make a vid on what shopping was like in the 1900s

[robw]

He was reporting back to Moscow on the activities of the bars on Key West.

[Vikanuck]

There should - REALLY - be some kind of a clothing store named “Earnest Hemmings”.

[demnchild]

This is why I love this channel I learn things all the time

[melissashipley]

Hiw about a Weird Historyabout themysterious disappearance of Ambrose Bierce? That one always was a head scratcher for me

[kenmore]

Just because you're paranoid, that doesn't mean they're not out to get you!

[GamingMuchTerry]

"When you hear the name Ernest Hemingway..." I thought about Harry's Bar in Venice where he used to write and drink. You've managed to surprise and educate me once again! Thank you :)

[ThetrueJester]

This needs to be a movie! Ernest hemingway was far too fascinating a man not to have a biopic

[thatguywesmaranan]

last time i was this early, hemingway's liver was still healthy...

[LailandiAdventures]

That's a bit of a stretch from "not verified" to "worst spy ever".

[MetFanMac]

"Had a file opened on him by J. Edgar Hoover, left a bunch of shit in a safe in Cuba and moved to Idaho, paranoid that the Feds were following him... which they were, because he spent most of the 1940s working for the KGB! Again, NOTMAKINGTHISSHITUP."

[JoeMartinez_LA_LostSoul]

He was about as sharp as a bowling ball...

[Osiris]

I was in Key West over the summer and toured his home there. Great experience, highly recommended if you're in Key West.