Hemingway, Ernest: 1899 - 1961
The Old Man and the Sea, 1952 - Information about the Book
- General Information
- The novella tells the story of Santiago, an aging fisherman, and his long struggle to catch a giant marlin. Santiago’s story suggests answers to such questions as why life involves suffering and failure and how people face and endure loss.
- Information from Wikipedia
- Facts
- The novella won the Pulitzer Prize 1953
- Characters
- Motifs
- 11 Facts About Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and The Sea. May 7, 2021
- Blue Marlin
- Symbolism
- Symbolism
- Christian Symbolism in The Old Man and The Sea: "Many academics such as Carlos Baker and Giancarlo Pitaro read The Old Man and the Sea through biblical interpretation and in a Christian context". May 30, 2023
- Symbols: "Virtually every element operates on two levels, revealing a deeper symbolic meaning beneath its literal function." Course Hero
- A battle for life and love: "Many academics read The Old Man and the Sea through biblical interpretation and in a Christian context". May 30, 2023
- Articles
- Books of The Times: "The excitement and tension of the old man's adventure, the magnificence of the great marlin and the beauty of days and nights alone on the Gulf Stream are all well conveyed in this novella". The New York Times; August 28, 1952
- The Lesson for the Overconfident: "The protagonist’s sea-journey through overconfidence, sorrow, and lesson-learning provides an eye-opening realization for many readers of the book". Wikipedia
- What Lessons Can We Learn From The Old Man and the Sea?: "Santiago does not rage against his fate; he does not let bitterness or disappointment consume him." September 1, 2015
- Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea fishing trip letter sold for $28,000, includes background information: "The letter documented for the first time in Hemingway’s own words not only the size of the marlin, but also the attack by sharks, reflecting the plot of the novel." The Guardian; November 13, 2018