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I do love the writing and imagery in the book. As a plot of an old man & fishing it is lacking, but reading beyond that in defeat and success, loss and loyalty it redeems itself.
A modern classic, this short novel tells the story of an old Cuban fisherman and the marlin that almost got away, but which he tragically still lost.
Written in 1952, it is considered one of Ernest Hemingway's "most enduring works". I personally would not say so but then again I have not read much of Hemingway.
The Old Man is a Cuban fisherman who has had bad luck with fishing. It had been eighty-four days without a fish. He goes into the Gulf Stream alone and he does get a large marlin; the story is a lot about that and the struggle.
The novella does tell a story of a lonely, determined old man.
I felt it was worth the read and a possible re-r ...more
The Old Man is a Cuban fisherman who has had bad luck with fishing. It had been eighty-four days without a fish. He goes into the Gulf Stream alone and he does get a large marlin; the story is a lot about that and the struggle.
The novella does tell a story of a lonely, determined old man.
I felt it was worth the read and a possible re-r ...more
I have read this book many times.Recently after so many years of experience as management executive, I read it once again. I found that book is highly instructive for students and teachers of management.The literature must find place in management curriculum. I quote first five qualities I found important for all the 28 qualities read my blog
Author's Diction
The Old Man and The Sea is the best book to learn management skills.
This small story (27000 words) teaches some of the best lessons any boo ...more
Author's Diction
The Old Man and The Sea is the best book to learn management skills.
This small story (27000 words) teaches some of the best lessons any boo ...more
So much has been written about Hemingway and this work in particular. I doubt I'll add much value with these words. But . . . .
For me the most meaningful use of language is Santiago's change from repeatedly wishing he had the boy's youth to help in landing the big fish to the moment he loses his harpoon in defending his catch from the first shark attack. Part of him wishes he were back home in bed, "'But man is not made for defeat,' he said. 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated.'" And even w ...more
For me the most meaningful use of language is Santiago's change from repeatedly wishing he had the boy's youth to help in landing the big fish to the moment he loses his harpoon in defending his catch from the first shark attack. Part of him wishes he were back home in bed, "'But man is not made for defeat,' he said. 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated.'" And even w ...more
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