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First Edition/First Printing with the Scribner's seal and letter "A" to the copyright page, in the first state jacket with brown lettering to the flaps, a blue tint to Hemingway on the back panel, and the $3.00 price and "Jacket Design by A." statement to the front flap; A Near Fine book in a Very Good or better dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this Pulitzer Prize winning novel, a classic of American Literature, and perhaps Papa's best work. This copy is in Near Fine condition with only light rubbing to the spine ends, a slight fading to the spine, and very mild foxing to the page edges. Housed in a crisp and clean very good or better original dust jacket that shows light rubbing and chipping to the spine ends and edges, and a mild darkening to the spine. Overall, an exceptional copy; getting uncommon in this condition. Not remaindered, not price clipped ($3.00 intact) and not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.

About The Old Man and the Sea

"The Old Man and the Sea" is a novella written by Ernest Hemingway and published in 1952. Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Cuba, the story follows Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman, as he engages in an epic struggle against a massive marlin, a battle that becomes a profound test of his strength, endurance, and determination. The novella begins with Santiago, who has not caught a fish in 84 days, feeling unlucky and discouraged. Despite the skepticism of others, Santiago remains determined to prove himself and set out to sea alone in his small skiff, the "Santíago." He sets his lines far out into the Gulf Stream and patiently waits for a catch. After a long wait, Santiago finally feels a tug on one of his lines and realizes he has hooked a massive marlin. The ensuing battle between man and fish is grueling and intense, with Santiago struggling against the marlin's immense strength and refusing to give up despite exhaustion and physical pain. As the struggle continues, Santiago's thoughts turn to the nature of life, fate, and the human condition. He reflects on his own mortality and the passage of time, finding solace in memories of his youth and past accomplishments. Throughout the ordeal, Santiago demonstrates courage, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. Eventually, after a relentless struggle lasting several days, Santiago manages to harpoon the marlin and lash it alongside his skiff. However, Santiago's triumph is short-lived, as sharks are drawn to the marlin's blood and begin to attack the carcass, destroying Santiago's prize catch. Despite the loss of the marlin, Santiago returns to shore with his head held high, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow fishermen. Although physically defeated, Santiago emerges spiritually triumphant, having proved his worth as a fisherman and reaffirmed his dignity in the face of adversity. "The Old Man and the Sea" is a timeless tale of courage, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. Hemingway's spare and evocative prose captures the beauty and brutality of the natural world, while Santiago's struggle against the marlin serves as a powerful metaphor for the universal human experience of striving against the odds.