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The Old Man and the Sea

by Ernest Hemingway
The Old Man and the Sea

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ISBN13: 9780684801223
ISBN10: 0684801221
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1953 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
1954 Nobel Prize In Literature

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The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway’s most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal—a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Here Hemingway recasts, in strikingly contemporary style, the classic theme of courage in the face of defeat, of personal triumph won from loss. Written in 1952, this hugely successful novella confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature.

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Told in language of great simplicity and power, this story of courage and personal triumph remains one of Ernest Hemingway's most enduring works.
The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal--a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Here Hemingway recasts, in strikingly contemporary style, the classic theme of courage in the face of defeat, of personal triumph won from loss. Written in 1952, this hugely successful novella confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature.

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Told in his famed powerful and minimalist prose, this story of courage and personal triumph remains one of Ernest Hemingway's most enduring works.

The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal--a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream, on the water for months without a catch, but refusing to stop trying.

Here Hemingway recasts, in strikingly contemporary style, the timeless theme of courage and commitment in the face of defeat, of personal triumph won from loss. Written in 1952, this hugely successful novella confirmed his talent and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature.

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*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.


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Ernest Hemingway did more to change the style of English prose than any other writer of his time. Publication of The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms immediately established Hemingway as one of the greatest literary lights of the twentieth century. As part of the expatriate community in 1920s Paris, the former journalist and World War I ambulance driver began a career that led to international fame. Hemingway was an aficionado of bullfighting and big-game hunting, and his main protagonists were always men and women of courage and conviction who suffered unseen scars, both physical and emotional. He covered the Spanish Civil War, portraying it in the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls, and he also covered World War II. His classic novella The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. He died in 1961.

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SenorFido , September 21, 2014
I read sthis book when I was a teenager and I cannot believe it was banned. As much as I can remember, there was no sex in it and the violence was mostly about the shark(?). I must admit at times it was slow going (like most of Hemingway's works) but nonetheless enjoyable.

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The Black Eel , April 01, 2014
It was not difficult for me to see why The Old Man and the Sea is one of Ernest Hemingway’s most celebrated works. The story combines themes of courage, perseverance, and friendship into a relatively short story. At the same time, it poses many questions dealing with the human experience and teaches readers memorable life lessons. The Old Man and the Sea is much more than a simple tale of a fisherman; it is the story of a man who discovers what really matters in life. It is hard not to be impressed with the manliness of Ernest Hemingway. Not only was he an author, but he also spent much of his time fighting in the war, big game hunting, deep sea fishing, and drinking profusely. He carried his experiences with him to create several famous pieces of literature, including The Old Man and the Sea. Santiago, the protagonist, is based off of Hemingway’s real life fishing buddy. Hemingway uses very simple language to ensure that readers understand the basic plot of the story. However, the story also poses many questions about the human experience that left me thinking for hours. For eighty four straight days, an old man by the name of Santiago has gone out fishing but returned to land with nothing to show for it. His fellow fishermen who had once respected him now see him as aged and unlucky. Even Mandolin, a young boy who cares for the old man everyday, is told to stop wasting his time onboard Santiago’s boat. However, the friendship between the old man and the young boy never dwindles. After the old man returns from sea each day, the young boy makes sure the old man has everything he needs. Finally, on the eighty-fifth day at sea, the old man gets what he desires most. A massive marlin takes his bait. The old man is pleased at feeling the weight of the monster on his line, but he can’t help but wish that his best friend was there with him. For the next five grueling days, the old man dedicates himself to an intense battle with the majestic fish until one of them finally gives out. The efficiency of The Old Man and the Sea is one of the main reasons I found the story to be so remarkable. One of the first ideas it discusses deals with the complex relationship between the hunter and the hunted. The old man constantly sways between feeling sorry for the great fish and then feeling a need to capture it and make it his prize. On one hand, Santiago understands the majesty of the 18-foot long, 1500 pound marlin, so he feels that is not meant to be killed by man. On the other hand he feels as though he must prove himself as a great fisherman in order to regain his sense of accomplishment and youth. Throughout his time on the water, the old man talks to himself to avoid silence. “You did not kill the fish only to keep alive and to sell for food, he thought. You killed 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 kill him. Or is it more?” (105). This poses an important question about hunting and fishing in general. Is it right for humans to kill animals purely for sport? Hemingway also shows that, in life, the journey is more important than the destination. Although things don’t turn out as planned for the old man, he eventually realizes that the purpose of his struggle was to prove to himself that he was still a tremendous fisherman. His struggle with the marlin proved that the old man was capable of enduring through pain and suffering in order to reach his goals. His battle with the marlin brings him back to his younger days when he was full of energy. In fact, the idea of youth is a recurring theme. “He no longer dreamed of storms, nor of women, nor of great occurrences, nor of great fish, nor fights, nor contests of strength, nor of his wife. He only dreamed of places now and of the lions on the beach. They played like young cats in the dusk and he loved them as he loved the boy” (25). Indeed, the old man doesn’t truly seek the physical prize of having a trophy fish. Instead he craves to live an adventure as he did when he was a young boy. This explains his deep connection with Mandolin and shows why the old man was so relentless in pursuing the great marlin. His mind is still youthful although his body is aging quickly. As a reader with no previous experience with the work of Ernest Hemingway, I was very pleased with The Old Man and the Sea. It was a quick read, but certainly a good one. Hemingway accomplishes his goal of telling a tale of adventure while incorporating complex ideas despite using very simple language. Especially as a person who loves the outdoors, I was able to appreciate the pride that Santiago takes in fishing. I couldn’t help but imagine myself onboard the boat with Santiago as he fought the great marlin. The language that was used is simple and easy to understand, yet the lessons and values that can be taken away make The Old Man and the Sea very memorable.

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Love Hemmingway! This read shows the struggle and the victory no matter how small. It makes one humble to know what this soul went though and how it changed how others thought.

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waitingtoleave , February 09, 2007 (view all comments by waitingtoleave)
The people who live by and work on the sea are a very specific and unique group, and in "The Old Man and the Sea," Hemingway captures them perfectly. His writing style of terse sentences perfectly encapsulates with mentality of a working man familiar with the instant tragedy and magnificent beauty possible on the sea. This mentality is beginning to be lost, as less and less people work with their hands; read this book to remember how it once was.

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cclaeys , July 10, 2006
I think this is a very good book. I like to read horror stories. espessially late at night, because i like to get goosebumps. But even though this not a horror novel it still is a very good book. I want to get this book and many other books by him for christmas. He truly is a good author. It looks like Stephen King isent going to be the king on my bookselves enymore.

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qiaowh1010 , June 05, 2006
Hemingway drawed a vivid picture of a man's life,not only Santiago's ,but everyone else's.There seems a hole in human's heart that nothing can fulfill.We try to acheive a goal after another,but never get satisfied. People always say that we have nothing when we come into this world and we 'll have nothing when we leave this world.Here comes a objection ,that is,the experience in this life is our achivement.This seems right,however,if there is no eternal life,the most meaningful experence in this life would be meaningless.What does Santiago have when he die?The fighting experiences with fishs?? Think about it.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780684801223
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
05/05/1995
Publisher:
SIMON & SCHUSTER TRADE
Series info:
ESL ReadAlong
Pages:
128
Height:
.30IN
Width:
5.25IN
Thickness:
.50
Series:
ESL ReadAlong
Number of Units:
1
Copyright Year:
1980
Series Volume:
#50
UPC Code:
2800684801225
Author:
Ernest Hemingway
Subject:
Fishers
Subject:
American fiction (fictional works by one author)
Subject:
Sea stories
Subject:
Male friendship
Subject:
Bildungsromans
Subject:
Bildungsromane.
Subject:
Juvenile
Subject:
Allegories
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Older men
Subject:
Cuba
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Subject:
Aged men
Subject:
Friendship
Subject:
Cuba Fiction.
Subject:
Novels and novellas
Subject:
Talking books.

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