The Old Man and the Sea

Great book. I love my books that use clear fonts on white paper and are slim enough to offer easy reading. This book clicks on all fronts

“A beautifully crafted tragedy, students will appreciate its symbolism and emotional depth;light and portable book”.

Ernest Hemingway's best story ever which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature. It wad a good literary piece to read.

I love this book

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The themes are a bit different and foreign. However the reader can relate himself to Santiago. Himself as the man of the sea.

**Review for "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway** Ernest Hemingway's *The Old Man and the Sea* is a timeless masterpiece that captures the essence of human resilience and the struggle against nature. The novella tells the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman, who battles a giant marlin in the Gulf Stream. Hemingway’s minimalist writing style brilliantly conveys the depths of Santiago’s determination and isolation. The book is more than just a tale of survival; it’s a profound meditation on pride, perseverance, and the human spirit. Despite its brevity, the narrative leaves a lasting impact, reminding readers of the dignity found in enduring life's challenges. *The Old Man and the Sea* is a must-read, offering a powerful, introspective experience.

THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA ………………………………………………………… Everyone talks about it. But no one does anything about it. This is the expression attributed to ‘weather’ It applies to ‘classics’ also. Everyone talks about it. No one reads it. ……………………………………………………. The book by the title of the article fits exactly into CLASSIC. I have heard about it. I have heard about the author. I have read one of his novels in Tamil. ……………………………………………………………………… Particularly after undergoing a surgery I am instantly connected to the novel. The hero of the novel has a name . But it finds mention only in a couple of instances. The old man has a friend ,a boy, too young to be called a friend. ……………………………………………….. The old man entertains a guilty feeling that he had not got anything worth in the last 84 days in the sea. He ventures alone. He talks to his own self. When he catches a marlin (big fish) he talks to the fish. And yet he is conscious that in sea he should not talk . ………………………………………………………. The marlin entangles in the hook of the old man. But does not reach his hands before taking the old man for ride. For long hours the marlin (of the size larger than the boat) draws the boat (skiff) into the deep sea at great speed. Two nights and a day.The old man is not tired. His spirits are intact. ………………………………………………………………. Ultimately when the old man is successful in killing it , he finds it extremely difficult to tow the big fish ashore. Trade winds are his polestars at night. The return with the marlin is greatly disturbed by the attacks by sharks. The sharks eat half the catch. With several survivals he reaches the shore to fall into the arms of the boy in a semiconscious state. ………………………………………………….. Like the hero I was also sanguine about the surgery. I had rosy feelings that a new lease of life is given to me. But the post operative care in ICU was the most difficult one. Convalesing at home is also difficult. ………………………………………………. Now from the OLD MAN AND THE SEA “I am not religious,” he said. “But I will say ten OUR FATHERS and ten HAIL MARYS that I should catch this fish, and I promise to make a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Cobre if I catch him. That is a promise.” Like the hero I prayed within my mind hundred times I was chanting my favourite slogan many times I vowed in my heart to undertake pilgrimage to many of my favourite Gods and goddesses Exactly like the hero. ………………………………………….. “I could not fail myself and die on a fish like this,” he said. “Now that I have him coming so beautifully, God help me endure. I’ll say a hundred OUR FATHERS and a hundred HAIL MARYS. B ut I cannot say them now.” Hemingway, Ernest. Old Man and the Sea (p. 56). Scribner. Kindle Edition. Hemingway said that it was "the best I can write ever for all of my life". I say that “this is the best I can READ for all my life.” ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Susan Beegel had very correctly pointed out that “ he tells the truth about human fear, guilt, betrayal, violence, cruelty, drunkenness, hunger, greed, apathy, ecstasy, tenderness, love and lust.” ………………………………………………………………….. To the extent that the title could have been THE OLD MAN AND THE MARLIN, the marlin plays most part of the novel than sea.

Get ready for an emotional journey as this book guides you through a landscape of feelings and experiences. Buckle up for a ride filled with poignant moments that will resonate deeply, challenging your perspectives and stirring your heart. Each chapter invites you into a world rich with vivid storytelling and intricate characters, ensuring that you remain engaged from start to finish.

This tale of an aged fisherman intent on proving he could still catch “the big-one” earned Hemingway a most well-deserved Pulitzer Prize. Capturing the writer’s trademark theme of challenge – be it physical or moral – the story features his crisp, sparse writing style that keeps the reader fully engaged to the end. Hemingway has weaved a fable of remarkable strength and beauty that relies on just three characters: The old man, a young boy who prays fervently for the old man to succeed in his quest, and a giant fish. To those who may claim it to be boring, uninteresting, predictable I say pish-posh (or more directly, don’t be foolish!) This is a perfectly crafted story that led to Hemingway being awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature. Those who dismiss it as anything less have most assuredly never challenged themselves to seek success against odds deemed by others as unobtainable. This is a great book; great literature, and well deserves the title of “Classic”.

Probably third time I’ve read this story, which shows how much I love the human heart, soul and endurance in it…

Read it in a day, mainly sitting by the water’s edge in Mexico- so not far from where it is set. Such a simple story but so beautifully and powerfully written - you can almost taste the salt on your lips, and the rope burning across your hands. A classic for a reason. And timeless.

The cover claims that the book is Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," but when I opened it up, the actual contents is "Revelations of Divine Love" by Julian of Norwich - a Christian text. I guess Benediction Classics is running some sort of religious scam, trying to trick people into reading Christian texts by any means necessary.