The Old Man and the Sea
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The Old Man and the Sea

by Ernest Hemingway

Publisher
Independently Published
Pages
98
Language
English
Published
1952

Overview

Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea follows Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman whose long run of bad luck leaves him fishing far beyond the usual comfort of harbor and routine. When he hooks a giant marlin, the struggle becomes a test of patience, skill, and stubborn pride as much as of strength.

The novel is a compact classic of survival fiction and literary realism, but it also works as a meditation on dignity, endurance, and the bond between a person and the natural world. Readers drawn to spare prose, elemental conflict, and character-driven stories will find one of Hemingway's most enduring and accessible works here. Its close focus also makes it ideal for readers who like a short novel with a large emotional aftertaste.

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