Death in Ernest Hemingway's the Old Man and the Sea |
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| Editor:
| Bryfonski, Dedria |
| Series title: | Social Issues in Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7377-6978-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2014 |
| Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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| Imprint: | Greenhaven Press, Incorporated |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $58.30 |
Book Description:
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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 Wittkowski, and Dolores T. Puterbaugh.
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 Wittkowski, and Dolores T. Puterbaugh.