GENRE: Classic Lit
HONORS:The Nobel Prize in Literature 1954
REVIEW: A short novella by one of the great American writers of our time, The Old Man and the Sea still awes readers with the loyalty a young boy has for an old Cuban fisherman who is shunned from his peers from having lost the skills in his trade. The struggle of fighting with a giant marlin in for almost 90 days conveys the old man's dedication and deep rooted integrity, even though the benefits and "trophy" are lost in the end. The story's simple symbolism has made it a literary classic and is one of Hemingway's most notable books in his career.
OPINION: The story is an immediate classic and transcends time with its readers. The adventure of sailing the Gulf Sea and tragic suspense resides long after the book is finished. The story can be taken simply for its exotic setting and endearing characters, or be meticulously analyzed for its symbolism and literary merit.
IDEAS: A notable book for curriculum featuring American authors and suggested quick -read that is classic for its prize winning merit.
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