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The Old Man and the Sea

By: Ernest Hemingway
Narrated by: Donald Sutherland
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Summary

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.

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  • Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Male, 2007

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A classic and it's clear why

I struggle to find time to read with two small children around but I listened to this in one sitting. Fantastic storytelling.

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Powerful stuff

This isn't a book, it's an experience. Donald Sutherland delivers and understated performance that suits the writing style perfectly.

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really good food for the soul

loved the story, I can see why it won an a award. the story is mellow, tender even. what a finish!

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Whether or not you know the story, have seen the film or read the book a thousand times, this is a seminal reading, performance, interpretation- Whatever you will- of one of the greatest works of all time.

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Donald Sutherlands voice is perfect for this beautiful tale. I’ll listen to it again one day.

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Great listen!

Great introduction into Hemingway. Will look to read more after this and easy to get through on a lazy afternoon.

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Charming story with powerful, simple language.
It feels like you are in the boat with Santiago sharing his struggle. The narration is too fast at times for my liking.

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2 hours but it's worth your credit

It's my first time reading Hemmingway. This matter of fact style is really something. And I can't imagine this being read better by anyone, what a fantastic performance.

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Such a beautiful story and the narration by Donald Sutherland is near perfect. I didn't want it to end. Best few hours you will spend in a long while.

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Classic

I've been meaning to read this for a while, then saw the Audio version and jumped on it.

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A great story.

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