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The Old Man and The Sea : Book Review

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

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Key Topics to Revise

1

About Ernest Hemingway

  • Ernest Miller Hemingway was a famous American novelist, short story writer, and journalist
  • Born in 1899, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954
  • Known for his simple yet powerful writing style
2

Plot Summary

  • Story of Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman who hasn't caught a fish for 84 days
  • His young apprentice Manolin is forced by parents to work with another fisherman
  • On the 85th day, Santiago sails farther than other fishermen
3

Social and Historical Context

  • Novel published in 1952, post-World War II era
  • People were recovering from mass destruction of two world wars
  • Tale of endurance and triumph resonated with readers of that time
4

Writing Style Analysis

  • Hemingway's language is simple and pithy
  • Uses short and straightforward sentences
  • Practices extreme economy in word usage

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Key Concepts

The story follows SantiagoPublished in 1952 after two worldHemingway uses simpleSantiago represents determination and noble struggleMajor themes include struggle against defeat

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