Old Man and the Sea

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About this book

Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the tale of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish. This story of heroic endeavour won Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature. It stands as a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man's challenge to the elements.

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3.8/5 · 1369037 readers · 87 pages · ≈ 1 h 37 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read Old Man and the Sea?

About ≈ 1 h 37 m — 87 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mOld Man and the Sea~1 h 37 m

How many pages is Old Man and the Sea?

87 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Old Man and the Sea87

What genre is Old Man and the Sea?

It sits on the Sea Stories, Psychology, Fiction shelves.

Has Old Man and the Sea been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include The Old Man and the Sea (1958).

Is Old Man and the Sea in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in Old Man and the Sea?

The main characters include Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961).

Where does Old Man and the Sea take place?

It is set in Cuba, Gulf Stream, Straits of Florida during 20th century.

Who wrote Old Man and the Sea?

Ernest Hemingway.

Setting CubaGulf StreamStraits of Florida Time period 20th century Characters Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961)
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