Now I Lay Me

"Now I Lay Me" is a short story by American author Ernest Hemingway.The short story, "Now I Lay Me" is a part of Ernest Hemingway's collection of short stories entitled Men Without Women, which was published in 1927. "Now I Lay Me" takes place in war torn Europe, specifically in Italy. Many of Ernest Hemingway's stories take place in Italy due to his extensive experiences there. "Now I Lay Me" is a short story about two men sleeping in a tent. However simple a story it may be, it reveals the psyche of military men. Although it is never completely affirmed, the context of the story makes the reader assume that the two men are injured and in some sort of a hospital or hospital tent. The main character, Signor Tenente, does not have trouble sleeping; however, refuses to sleep while it is dark

Now I Lay Me

"Now I Lay Me" is a short story by American author Ernest Hemingway.The short story, "Now I Lay Me" is a part of Ernest Hemingway's collection of short stories entitled Men Without Women, which was published in 1927. "Now I Lay Me" takes place in war torn Europe, specifically in Italy. Many of Ernest Hemingway's stories take place in Italy due to his extensive experiences there. "Now I Lay Me" is a short story about two men sleeping in a tent. However simple a story it may be, it reveals the psyche of military men. Although it is never completely affirmed, the context of the story makes the reader assume that the two men are injured and in some sort of a hospital or hospital tent. The main character, Signor Tenente, does not have trouble sleeping; however, refuses to sleep while it is dark