Death in Ernest Hemingway's the Old Man and the Sea

by Dedria Bryfonski

Book Overview

Published in 1952, The Old Man and the Sea is Hemingway's last major work of fiction and is widely revered for its compelling use of death and legacy. This concise volume explores Hemingway's life and influences, takes a look at key ideas related to death in the novel, including notions of the killing, hunting, and aging, and provides a selection of contemporary perspectives on death. Essayists include Lillian Ross, A.E. Hotchner, Carlos Baker, Wolfgang...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737769793
• ISBN13: 9780737769791
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12