Book review: The old man and the sea.
The Old Man and the Sea Introduction The Old Man and the Sea, written by American author Ernest Hemingway in 1952, is one of the most celebrated works of modern literature. This short novel earned Hemingway the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and also contributed to him receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. It is a timeless story that blends simplicity of narrative with deep philosophical meaning. Summary of the Story The novel tells the tale of Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. People around him see him as unlucky, but he still holds on to hope and determination. On the 85th day, he sails far into the Gulf Stream and hooks a giant marlin. A fierce struggle between man and nature begins as Santiago battles with the fish for days. Though he finally kills the marlin, sharks attack and eat most of it before he can return to shore. In the end, Santiago comes back exhausted, with only the skeleton of the fish, but his courag...