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The Old Man and the Sea

By: Ernest Hemingway
Narrated by: Donald Sutherland
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The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal, a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Here Hemingway recasts, in strikingly contemporary style, the classic theme of courage in the face of defeat, of personal triumph won from loss.

Written in 1952, this hugely successful novella confirmed Hemingway's power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature.

©1952 Ernest Hemingway (P)2006 Simon and Schuster Inc. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon and Schuster Audio Division, Simon and Schuster Inc.

Critic Reviews

  • Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Male, 2007

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A classic with good reason

The epic battle of man vs nature is extremely thought provoking. The book is described in such careful detail that the reader can imagine everything.

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Well Read Classic

Classic that I have read a few times. Sutherland made it all the better.

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Brilliant - understated

One of the all-time great novels. Brilliant story and clearly read. Have listened to it multiple times.

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Excellent

Donald Sutherland was an awesome narator for such an awesome book. Loved it. Will definitely get onto more Hemmingway books. Thanks.

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Character building

Classic about persistence & integrity, about honour even when all you've worked for is lost.

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one of the best

love it , it is one of the best!!! would like to listen more of his writing. ..

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Classic

Great listen from a great classic. The narrator really puts life into the words beautifully written by Hemingway.

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Loved it

Beautifully narrated and so soothing to listen to . The only audio book I listen to over and over.

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An amazing book.

Short and precise.
An example of human determination.
Great performance by Donald.
I will definitely listen to this book many times in the years to come.

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Life in its death

Hemingway's story of the greatest challenge coming at the weakest ebb sparkles like light on a clear wave. It roils like a soft cloud becoming a storm. It churns inside like the wake behind a boat. And it stays with you. It stays because the truth doesn't have to be fiction. It just needs to be true.

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