Humor Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““I am asking Scribners to insert as a subtitle in everything after the eighth printing THE SUN ALSO RISES (LIKE YOUR COCK IF YOU HAVE ONE) A greater Gatsby (Written with the friendship of F. Scott Fitzgerald (Prophet of THE JAZZ AGE)””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with Scribner's, 1925
Hemingway humorously suggests a provocative subtitle to satirize commercial publishing and the overuse of literary references.
In simple terms: He jokes about adding a cheeky subtitle to a book.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of humor in serious contexts.
Themes
satire
publishing
literary culture
humor
commercialism
Mood
playful
irreverent
critical
Type
satirical
literary
commentary
When to use this quote
- book marketing
- creative writing
- literary criticism
- publishing negotiations
Key Concepts
postmodernism
meta‑commentary
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- Is satire effective in challenging industry norms?
- How does humor affect perception of literary value?
A Different Perspective
The joke may be misread as disrespectful to the original work.
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