The experiences that influenced the life and works of Ernest Hemingway include his early exposure to nature, literature, and the World Wars. Growing up in Oak Park, Illinois, his love for the outdoors shaped his writing style and themes of resilience. Serving as an ambulance driver in World War I and witnessing the horrors of war profoundly influenced his perspective on life and human emotions, evident in works like A Farewell to Arms. Hemingway's distinctive writing style, characterized by simplicity and precision, reflected his belief in the "iceberg theory," emphasizing the deeper meanings underlying the surface of narrative.