First published 1983
Alone in his skiff, an aging Cuban fisherman hooks the catch of a lifetime - a colossal marlin. But as he struggles to reel in his prize, the old man is pushed to the limits of his strength and endurance. In this timeless tale of man versus nature, Hemingway masterfully captures the exhilaration and anguish of one man's lonely quest to prove his worth against the unforgiving sea.
Genres: fiction, classic-literature, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: man-vs-nature, quest
Setting: Cuba, Gulf Stream, Straits of Florida, Swahili
Period: 20th century
46 pages · Paperback · Benediction Books