It was successful to an extent. It managed to capture the interest of readers and established Hemingway's name in the literary scene, although it might not have been an immediate bestseller.
Ernest Hemingway's first published novel was The Sun Also Rises. It gained significant critical acclaim and established his reputation as a notable author.
Ernest Hemingway's first story was 'The Judgement of Manitou'. It was an early work that showed some of the elements that would later become hallmarks of his writing style, such as a focus on nature and the human condition within it.
Ernest Hemingway's first short story is 'Up in Michigan'. It was one of his early works that started to show his unique writing style. This story contains elements of his later themes such as the relationship between men and women, and the simplicity of the prose was already evident. It was a precursor to the more famous works that would come from him in the future, setting the stage for his exploration of complex human emotions and experiences in a concise and often brutal way that became his hallmark.