Death in the Afternoon

by Ernest Hemingway

First published 1969

The roar of the crowd. The clash of man and beast. Hemingway invites readers into the heart of the bullring, where courage and mortality collide in a choreographed dance. From the history of this revered tradition to the skill and psychology of the matador, "Death in the Afternoon" is a captivating exploration of a sport that Hemingway argues elevates the human experience.

Genres: 20th-century, adventure, non-fiction, biography-memoir

Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: educational, informative

Setting: Spain

Period: 20th century

Paperback · Scribner

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