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The Old Man and the Sea Paperback – 5 March 1999

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'The best story Hemingway has written. No page of this beautiful master-work could have been done better or differently' Sunday Times

If you loved BBC4's Hemingway , read the book that won Ernest Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature

Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the tale of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish.

It stands as a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man's challenge to the elements.
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    0099273969
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0099595632
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    1st
  4. Publisher
    VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET
  5. Publication date
    5 March 1999
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    11.9 x 0.8 x 19.3 cm
  8. Print length
    112 pages
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It is unsurpassed in Hemingway's oeuvre. Every word tells and there is not a word too many

A quite wonderful example of narrative art. The writing is as taut, and at the same time as lithe and cunningly played out, as the line on which the old man plays the fish ― Guardian

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'The best story Hemingway has written. No page of this beautiful master-work could have been done better or differently' Sunday Times

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET; 1st edition (5 March 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0099273969
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099595632
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.9 x 0.8 x 19.3 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Ernest Hemingway

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Ernest Hemingway was born in 1899. His father was a doctor and he was the second of six children. Their home was at Oak Park, a Chicago suburb.

In 1917, Hemingway joined the Kansas City Star as a cub reporter. The following year, he volunteered as an ambulance driver on the Italian front, where he was badly wounded but decorated for his services. He returned to America in 1919, and married in 1921. In 1922, he reported on the Greco-Turkish war before resigning from journalism to devote himself to fiction. He settled in Paris where he renewed his earlier friendships with such fellow-American expatriates as Ezra Pound and Gertrude Stein. Their encouragement and criticism were to play a valuable part in the formation of his style.

Hemingway's first two published works were Three Stories and Ten Poems and In Our Time but it was the satirical novel, The Torrents of Spring, that established his name more widely. His international reputation was firmly secured by his next three books; Fiesta, Men Without Women and A Farewell to Arms.

He was passionately involved with bullfighting, big-game hunting and deep-sea fishing and his writing reflected this. He visited Spain during the Civil War and described his experiences in the bestseller, For Whom the Bell Tolls.

His direct and deceptively simple style of writing spawned generations of imitators but no equals. Recognition of his position in contemporary literature came in 1954 when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, following the publication of The Old Man and the Sea. He died in 1961.

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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Australia on 10 February 2024
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Works great on kindle and a very enjoyable read!
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RowanG
4.0 out of 5 stars Palpable. A refreshing plunge into the simple and singular.
Reviewed in Australia on 24 December 2023
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A story of battle, hope, and resilience. For readers in a world of scrolling and multitude, the book focuses on a small world that is captivating and visceral.
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J OMOND
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Hemingway
Reviewed in Australia on 22 December 2023
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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.
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Patrick Moran
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple. Perfect.
Reviewed in Australia on 27 September 2023
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Not one word wasted. A master craftsman. Hemingway is a testament to all who commit to their art. Melancholic beauty.
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Mostyn
3.0 out of 5 stars A classic tale, poorly printed and bound
Reviewed in Australia on 14 February 2019
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This is a true classic and I feel little need to add more. However this edition has a very large page size, small writing, and therefore long lines, and is very thin. This made it very difficult to read. I wish I had bought another edition.
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Michelle Wheeler
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Hemingway
Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2020
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A quick easy read loaded with symbolism and metaphors. Glad I finally read the book one more off my 2020 reading by bucket list.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hemingway’s best
Reviewed in Australia on 23 April 2023
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I read this at least once a year.
Hemingway’s prose does not suit all stories.
This book perfect for Hemingway’s style.
Love it more every time I read it.
Not everybody’s cup of tea. For me, I keep coming back to it.
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Craig Ledbury
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic!
Reviewed in Australia on 6 July 2019
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The type of book that stays with you long after reading. No doubt one of best works I've read. The struggles and trials of the lonely fisherman, his prize catch and swift lose. Awesome, classic story at its best.
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Ryan chan
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick read, life lasting story
Reviewed in Canada on 23 March 2024
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I binged this book in two hours (or so). Some of the most memorable Hemingway quotes come from here.

Worth reading if you ever want to get into Hemingway
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Célio Lino
5.0 out of 5 stars Um bom livro para praticar seu inglês.
Reviewed in Brazil on 24 May 2023
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É um livro de fácil entendimento com um vocabulário muito simples. Recomendo para quem está começando a praticar seu inglês. Já um leitor mais avançado, recomendaria obras um pouco mais complexas. Mesmo assim, foi uma boa experiência.
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Ricardo A. Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Una alusión al esfuerzo y lucha en la vida
Reviewed in Mexico on 18 October 2021
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Me gusto el paralelismo de la historia con la lucha y esfuerzo que muchos tenemos que hacer en la vida para lograr lo que deseamos. El pez es el objetivo, lo que deseamos, la cuerda y la lancha, los recursos, el mar, las circunstancias, lo tiburones, los obstáculos, el niño, un apoyo, un amigo.
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Ian D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2024
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Long overdue read ,charming book which keeps you captivated from start to finish,a classic everyone should read at least once
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Tale of Tenacity and the Sea!
Reviewed in India on 28 February 2024
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The Old Man and the Sea is like a masterclass in resilience and the raw power of nature! Hemingway's simple yet profound storytelling takes you on a journey with Santiago, an old fisherman determined to prove his worth against the might of the sea. Sure, it's a short read, but every word packs a punch. You'll feel the salty spray on your face and the strain of the fishing line as if you're right there beside Santiago on his epic struggle. It's a tale of courage, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. So if you're looking for a classic that'll tug at your heartstrings, dive into this gem of a book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Tale of Tenacity and the Sea!
Reviewed in India on 28 February 2024
The Old Man and the Sea is like a masterclass in resilience and the raw power of nature! Hemingway's simple yet profound storytelling takes you on a journey with Santiago, an old fisherman determined to prove his worth against the might of the sea. Sure, it's a short read, but every word packs a punch. You'll feel the salty spray on your face and the strain of the fishing line as if you're right there beside Santiago on his epic struggle. It's a tale of courage, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. So if you're looking for a classic that'll tug at your heartstrings, dive into this gem of a book!
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