Other editions of book The Old Man and the Sea: The Hemingway Library Edition

Ernest Hemingway’s most beloved and popular novel ever, with millions of copies sold—now featuring early drafts and supplementary material as well as a personal foreword by the only living son of the author, Patrick Hemingway, and an introduction by the author’s grandson Seán Hemingway.The last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal: a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Using the simple, powerful language of a fable, Hemingway takes the timeless themes of courage in the face of defeat and personal triumph won from loss and transforms them into a magnificent twentieth-century classic. Written in 1952, this hugely successful novel confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature.

Ernest Hemingway’s most beloved and popular novel ever, with millions of copies sold—now featuring early drafts and supplementary material as well as a personal foreword by the only living son of the author, Patrick Hemingway, and an introduction by the author’s grandson Seán Hemingway.The last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal: a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Using the simple, powerful language of a fable, Hemingway takes the timeless themes of courage in the face of defeat and personal triumph won from loss and transforms them into a magnificent twentieth-century classic. Written in 1952, this hugely successful novel confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature.

“This recording was nominated for a Grammy in 1977, and it's easy to see why. . . Heston's experience is evident'rather than simply portraying the fisherman, he becomes the old man, Santiago.”'Philadelphia InquirerErnest Hemingway took great pride in using an economy of carefully measured words and tightly wrought phrases in his writing. Nominated for a Grammy, this recording of The Old Man and the Sea is a perfect example of Hemingway's precision and is read here in its entirety by Oscar®-winning actor Charlton Heston.A novella, The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of an old fisherman, Santiago, and his long lusty struggle with a prized fish. In experiencing this story, we see that his struggle isn't so much over one fish, but the act of living'living fully, actively, robustly. Charlton Heston is marvelous in this recording with his voice adding a quality and texture to Hemingway's words that will engage listeners completely.

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is the story of an epic struggle of an old fisherman. For eighty four days, Santiago, an aged Cuban fisherman, has set out to sea and returned empty-handed. The parents of his young apprentice and friend, Manolin forced the boy to leave him in order to fish in a more prosperous boat. But the boy continues to care for the old man. Santiago is confident that his unproductive streak will soon come to an end. One of the world&apos's most read classics. Complete & unabridged text with introduction & comprehension. 160 pages. Paperback. 13.3 cm x 19.4 cm.