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The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway


The Old Man and the Sea (1952) is a famous heroic novella by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman, who struggles in a grueling battle against a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. The book explores themes of perseverance, human dignity, pride, resilience, and the relentless struggle of man against nature.