One of the greatest novels of the 20th century by one of the greatest writers in American history - THE BOOK THAT WON ERNEST HEMINGWAY THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the story of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish. Here, in a perfectly crafted story, is a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man's challenge to the elements in which he lives. Not a single word is superfluous in this widely admired masterpiece, which once and for all established his place as one of the giants of modern literature.
“A wonderful story of ageing and the struggle that defines our predicament”
If there was ever such a thing as a 'human spirit', which I admittedly doubt, then I suppose Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea would be a story about that human spirit. We're introduced to Santiago, a fisherman down on his luck who hasn't had a good Catch for weeks. One day, he sets out fishing and a marlin is caught on his hook and won't let go - but neither will Santiago. It's a story unlike any other, so read it!