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The Old Man and the Sea

The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway · 1952 · 96 pages
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The epic struggle of an elderly Cuban fisherman against a colossal marlin in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. In this classic novella, Santiago confronts not only the brute force of the ocean and his prey, but also his own physical and mental limits, discovering the dignity and courage that lie in perseverance in the face of the impossible.

A poetic meditation on human existence, man's relationship with nature, and the meaning of heroism in its purest form. Hemingway crafted a work of lyrical beauty that continues to resonate as one of the great novels of world literature.

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AuthorErnest Hemingway
Year of publication1952
Pages96

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