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The Old Man and the Sea

By: Ernest Hemingway
Narrated by: Donald Sutherland
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Publisher's 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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awesome read, or listen.

fantastic write by Hemingway, awesome read or listen. would recommend to all I know. peace.

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wonderful.

wonderful in every way! I would recommend it to young and old. Donald Sutherland does a fabulous job reading this classic story so gently.

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2 greats Hemingway and Sutherland

Once I saw that Donald Sutherland was the reader of one of Hemingways greats. I had no choice but to eagerly listen.

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What a narrative.

I havmt made it my priority to read the classics. I only remember people saying you have to read hemming way. I don't know if all his books are like this. I really enjoyed this book. The book is simple, good narrative. Descriptions are good with out being overly wordy. I would recommend. The character of the man, you can see I your mind what kind of guy her must have been.

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good read

it was a good look at how much a man can take before losing his mind. grate book

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Incredible

Donald Sutherland gives a great performance bringing the novel to life.

The book tells the heartful tale of an unfortunate old man trying to change his luck and catch an enormous marlin.

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Spanish Accent by a Canadian?

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Loved the story, I had actually never read this book before. But the narration by Donald Sutherland didn't feel quite right. The accent attempt was weak and seemed forced

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not much.

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A timeless classic by one of the all-time masters

Hemingway is truly one of the all-time masters of the written word. With Donald Sutherland as the narrator of the story it really comes to life.

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amazing

Would you listen to The Old Man and the Sea again? Why?

I want to cry. I cannot believe the sharks ate his fish. So sad.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes. I did.

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magnificent story told by a golden throated actor

When I saw that Donald Sutherland was narrating this masterpiece, I had to hear it. I was not disappointed.

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