![]() This classic novella tells the tale of the Old Man who ventures out to sea in search of a big catch. Hemingway writes stoically about the conflicts between man and nature, age and strength, mind and body. When the Old Man, Santiago, finally hooks a fish, he has a rough time trying to reel it in. The endeavor is a trial of his mortal strengths. I picked up this novel because a coworker named it as their favorite Hemingway book. I had only read one Hemingway novel (A Farewell to Arms) and a few short stories in high school and college, but I always like to read books that folks call their favorite. On top of that, I like to read literary classics. They say so much. The Old Man and the Sea was a particularly enriching read because it became so engrossing as it went on. Without incredibly flowery narration, Hemingway hooked me with Santiago's drive and determination, and his message on humanity embedded in the tale.
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