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Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man and the Sea

In “The Old Man and the Sea,” Ernest Hemingway presents a poignant tale that expertly intertwines themes of struggle, resilience, and the human spirit. Set against the vastness of the Gulf Stream, the novella follows Santiago, an aging fisherman, as he battles a marlin far out at sea. Hemingway employs his signature economical prose, rich in symbolism, which evokes deep philosophical reflections on the nature of existence and man's relationship with nature. The work exemplifies Hemingway's distinctive style, characterized by terse dialogue and vivid imagery, solidifying its place as a modern classic in American literature. Ernest Hemingway, a leading figure of the 20th-century literary canon, was profoundly influenced by his own experiences as a journalist and adventurer. His encounters with nature, war, and personal conflicts imbue his writing with authenticity and depth. Hemingway's fascination with themes of heroism and defeat resonates in this novella, especially considering his own struggles with mortality and identity, which inspired Santiago's relentless fight against fate. “The Old Man and the Sea” is a must-read for those seeking to explore the complexities of the human condition. Its rich layers of meaning and emotional depth invite readers to reflect on their own struggles and triumphs. Hemingway's masterful storytelling will leave a lasting impression, offering insight into the tenacity of the human spirit.
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Правовласник
Bookwire
Дата публікації оригіналу
2021
Рік виходу видання
2021
Видавництво
Good Press

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  • Синтия📚💜🌺ділиться враженням5 років тому
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    I love the depth of the story....
    Overwhelmingly sad😭😭😭
    The story swept me away ....Away to the vast ocean😟
    My heart broke 💔 and still breaking for the great old fisherman!

  • Heyder Quliyevділиться враженням6 років тому
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    🎯Корисна

    A beautiful allegory of our daily fight with fears, luck and wishes.

  • b4053035711ділиться враженням8 років тому
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    Someone might say book's boring , that there's nothing more than the old man and the sea. But for me it was pleasure reading this book. Like what he is going to do then? How he thinks he'll do that ? And finally will he survive ?!
    I liked Santiago. I might say I would like to meet with him, of course if he wasn't a fiction. I liked that industrious, kind, experienced fisherman who love what he's doing for living. And how he treats to the sea world...

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  • Keipyцитує9 років тому
    You did not kil the fish only to keep alive and to sel for
    food, he thought. You kil ed him for pride and because you
    are a fisherman. You loved him when he was alive and you
    loved him after. If you love him, it is not a sin to kil him. Or is it more?
  • Atika Gumilarцитуєминулого місяця
    But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready.
  • Savva Antichцитує3 місяці тому
    He lived along that coast now every night and in his dreams he heard the surf roar and saw the native boats come riding through it.

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