The Old Man and Sea-Om Illustrated Classics
(Author) Ernest HemingwayFor old man Santiago, catching the biggest marlin in the deep sea hasbecome an obsession. But even after 84 days at sea, the deprived oldman is unable to break the bad luck that seems to be following himaround. While the whole village of fishermen has given up on him, it's only his young apprentice, Manolin, who supports his passion, but he too is forbidden by his parents to accompany the old maninto the sea.The 85th day changes everything. Alone, for the next three days, Santiago fights with the forces of nature and with the shortcomingsbrought on by his old age in search of the great catch.One of Ernest Hemingway's best works, The Old Man and the Sea, explores the themes of mortality, honour-in-defeat and man'splace nat
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist known for his distinctive writing style and portrayal of masculinity. His most notable works include "The Old Man and the Sea," "A Farewell to Arms," and "The Sun Also Rises." Hemingway's writing is characterized by its spare prose, realistic dialogue, and emphasis on themes of war, love, and loss. He is credited with revolutionizing the modern American novel and influencing generations of writers with his minimalist approach to storytelling. "The Old Man and the Sea," a novella about an aging fisherman's struggle with a marlin, remains one of Hemingway's most famous and enduring works, winning him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953 and solidifying his reputation as a literary giant.
