The Old Man and the Sea

The Old Man and the Sea

  

by Ernest Hemingway

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  1. Ernest Hemingway Biography
    Knowing how Hemingway lived can lead to a deeper understanding of his books, especially since he used so many of his experiences as raw material for his writing.

  2. The Fish
    Check out this Elizabeth Bishop poem for another story about a fisher(wo)man.