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Mentioned in 50 episodes

The Old Man and the Sea

Book • 1952

Ernest Hemingway

The novella tells the story of Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish.

Determined to break his unlucky streak, Santiago ventures far into the Gulf Stream, where he hooks a giant marlin.

Over the course of three days, he battles the marlin, showing respect and admiration for the fish.

Despite eventually killing the marlin, Santiago's catch is devoured by sharks on his journey back to shore.

The story highlights Santiago's endurance, his deep connection with nature, and the themes of struggle, dignity, and the indomitable human spirit.

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as one of three novels read in preparation for Hemingway's biography.

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