The Old Man and the Sea (An English Annotated Edition)

Author: [USA] Hemingway
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: The Old Man and the Sea by the American writer Hemingway is a renowned masterpiece in the history of world literature. The author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954 for this work. This annotated English edition not only vividly presents the thrilling scenes of the old man's sea fishing and his battle with the sharks under Hemingway's concise prose but also adds necessary and detailed annotations to the original text, guiding readers in terms of language and cultural background knowledge, making it easier to read. This book can not only be enjoyed as a literary gem but also expand knowledge and improve English reading skills, making it particularly suitable for students and English learners who already have a certain level of English proficiency. The story of The Old Man and the Sea is very simple: it tells of an old Cuban fisherman named Santiago, who, after eighty-four days without catching a fish, finally hooks a giant marlin alone. However, the fish is so large that it drags his small boat out to sea for three days before being exhausted and killed. Santiago ties the marlin to the side of his boat and, during his return journey, faces repeated attacks from sharks. By the time he finally returns to port, only the head, tail, and a backbone remain.