The Old Man and The Sea, Book Cover May Vary
*Winner of the Pulitzer Prize*
“A beautiful tale, awash in the seasalt and sweat, bait and beer of the Havana coast. It tells a fundamental human truth: in a volatile world, from our first breath to our last wish, through triumphs and pitfalls both trivial and profound, what sustains us, ultimately, is hope.” —The Guardian
The last of his novels Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the most enduring works of American fiction. The story of a down-on-his-luck Cuban fisherman and his supreme ordeal—a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream—has been cherished by generations of readers.
Hemingway takes the timeless themes of courage in the face of adversity and personal triumph won from loss and transforms them into a magnificent twentieth-century classic. First published in 1952, this hugely popular tale confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature.
“A beautiful tale, awash in the seasalt and sweat, bait and beer of the Havana coast. It tells a fundamental human truth: in a volatile world, from our first breath to our last wish, through triumphs and pitfalls both trivial and profound, what sustains us, ultimately, is hope.” —The Guardian
The last of his novels Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the most enduring works of American fiction. The story of a down-on-his-luck Cuban fisherman and his supreme ordeal—a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream—has been cherished by generations of readers.
Hemingway takes the timeless themes of courage in the face of adversity and personal triumph won from loss and transforms them into a magnificent twentieth-century classic. First published in 1952, this hugely popular tale confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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I read this for a literature class, so I had to “mark up” similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, etc. I don’t fish, so I found the book boring but others who fish in my class liked this book.
Raamatut oli väga mõnus lugeda. Seda tasubki ühe jutine lugeda, peatükid puuduvad ning raamat pole paks. Soovitan väga raamatut lugeda, pigem sellisel rahulikul ja voolavamal momendil, kui on aega süvenemiseks. Lugu pole keeruline, kuid sügavamaks mõistmiseks nõuab aega ja mõtlemist. Tahakski seda kellegagi koos arutada..🌊🐟
This plays like a movie in my mind it’s so well written. I can see myself there and smell the salt air.
I love this book! This was a reread that I first read in freshman year of highschool. Not my favorite Hemingway novel by far (A Farewell to Arms has my heart forever and ever), but I adore this novel. The old man's struggle to remain useful and productive is so saddening. The futility of the entire fishing expedition. :(
Plot summary: Man can't get fish. Man finally gets fish. Man loses fish but gets to stab/punch some sharks in fish's defense. Much pride is won and lost. Ego remains the same throughout. Suffering is for the weak. Friendship is important.
Hemingway's terse style, use of language, and occasional metaphysical jewels cloaked in manly bravado make him one of my favorite authors to read. 'The Old Man and the Sea' stands out for its "dialogue" (mostly the protagonist arguing with himself) and its allegorical depiction of endurance, courage, and (in my opinion) egotistical splendor. Just be ready for the manliest plot line you've ever read... fishing is basically a metaphor for all the sh*t life throws at you, so you'd better be ready to work your ass off to get what you want, punch some sharks to keep it, lose it all despite best efforts, and start all over tomorrow with nothing, all while never admitting suffering (which is decidedly for the weak).
Hemingway's terse style, use of language, and occasional metaphysical jewels cloaked in manly bravado make him one of my favorite authors to read. 'The Old Man and the Sea' stands out for its "dialogue" (mostly the protagonist arguing with himself) and its allegorical depiction of endurance, courage, and (in my opinion) egotistical splendor. Just be ready for the manliest plot line you've ever read... fishing is basically a metaphor for all the sh*t life throws at you, so you'd better be ready to work your ass off to get what you want, punch some sharks to keep it, lose it all despite best efforts, and start all over tomorrow with nothing, all while never admitting suffering (which is decidedly for the weak).
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