Old Man and the Sea (eBook)

Hemingway Ernest Hemingway (Autor)

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2023
CLXII (Verlag)
978-1-998114-85-6 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;The Old Man and the Sea"e; by Ernest Hemingway is a timeless novella that encapsulates the indomitable spirit of human endurance and resilience in the face of nature's challenges. Set in the Gulf Stream waters off the coast of Cuba, the narrative follows Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who has faced an extended run of bad luck. Determined to prove his skill and worth, Santiago sets out on a solitary fishing expedition, hoping to catch a giant marlin that has eluded him for years. As he battles the majestic fish for three days and nights, a profound and symbolic struggle unfolds. The novella explores themes of courage, isolation, and the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. Hemingway's spare and economical prose captures the elemental essence of the sea and the solitude of Santiago's journey. The story is a powerful meditation on the human condition, emphasizing the strength that can be found in resilience and the unyielding pursuit of personal goals, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. "e;The Old Man and the Sea"e; earned Hemingway the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal themes and the poignant portrayal of the human spirit's triumph over adversity.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.12.2023
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• ISBN-10: 1-998114-85-6 / 1998114856
• ISBN-13: 978-1-998114-85-6 / 9781998114856