Such a beautiful book; it's a classic for a reason. There were few characters in this book yet it was so thrilling to read. It was not overly abundant in detail despite Hemmingway having a detailed prose, but Hemmingway is very conscious as to when to use detail. The allusion to Jesus Christ when Santiago had the Mast sat upon his back was something that had bugged me in the past (for I was a child when I had read this book, ignorant of Christian theology) but I understand it now. The dialogue was also very subtle and powerful. The internal dialogue and narration went back and forth and was so well structured. ( )

The Old Man and the Sea follows Santiago, an aging fisherman, who embarks on a solitary struggle to catch a giant marlin in the Gulf Stream. Over several days, Santiago faces both physical exhaustion and mental isolation, reflecting on his life, his culture, and his connection to the sea. Through his battle with the fish, the novel explores themes of perseverance and the human spirit.

For social studies, The Old Man and the Sea offers a rich opportunity to explore Cuban culture, geography, and the traditions of fishing communities. The book provides insight into the struggles of a fisherman in a small, close-knit community, making it a valuable resource for discussions on labor, the economy, and the challenges of traditional occupations in a modernizing world. It also opens conversations about the environmental and economic significance of the sea. ( )

"I am better than him through trickery and he meant me no harm." I was supposed to read "The Old Man and the Sea" in school. I don't think I did. Because it has a scholarly place in my mind, I was reading it with a lookout for important phrases. That is the one I picked.
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Only book - I think - I entered into library thing where I had to read in school.
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I am going to remove it from my "Read before joining LibraryThing" collection. ( )

A very good collection and excellent binding. ( )

This one was a little boring. Not much happens except for the old man trying to catch this fish. The writing is beautifully done though which helps a lot and it's also a really short book. ( )