The Old Man and the Sea

An aging Cuban fisherman battles a giant marlin far out at sea in a story of courage, endurance, and human dignity. Hemingway's spare prose masks profound themes of struggle against nature and mortality. Winner of both the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes, it is among the most celebrated works of American literature.

The Old Man and the Sea was written by Ernest Hemingway, from United States. First published in 1954.

The Old Man and the Sea has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1954.

The Old Man and the Sea is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in perseverance, nature, isolation.

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The Old Man and the Sea is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

The Old Man and the Sea originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.