The Old Man and the Sea: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the tale of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish. This story of heroic endeavour won Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature. It stands as a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man's challenge to the elements.
Quick facts about The Old Man and the Sea
- Title: The Old Man and the Sea
- Author: Ernest Hemingway
- First published: 1952
- Genre: american sea stories, male friendship, fishers
- OpenLibrary ID: OL63073W
Where to read The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Old Man and the Sea about?
Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the tale of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish.
Who wrote The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea was written by Ernest Hemingway.
When was The Old Man and the Sea published?
The Old Man and the Sea was first published in 1952.
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