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The Old Man and the Sea

By: Ernest Hemingway
Narrated by: Donald Sutherland
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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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An Audio Worthy of the Story

I never read it, so I didn't know how visual it was. I'm glad I didn't see any theatrical presentations because next to reading it this feels like best way to stir the imagination and really "see" the story.

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A classic for a reason

Just simply amazing in all aspects. A must read/listen. The narration enhances an already wonderful story.

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Like I was right there

Such a beautiful simple story. Was as if I was right there with the old man. I felt for him, the big fish and the sharks. Loved Donald Sutherland as narrator!

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a deeply moving experience

I feel changed by this book. the performance was flawless, and the story will stay with me for a very long time.

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Simply wonderful

D.S.'s narration was perfect to capture the simply complex story of pride, respect and fortitude.

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Simply respectable and beautiful

This is my first book in a long list of books I plan to read. I’m not sure if I’m a bit rusty in deciphering deeper meanings within books but I never saw any deep deep messages. This being said, I really really enjoyed it. Earnest Hemingway has a great way of painting a picture with words and transferring emotion from the character to the reader. It kept me engaged and wanting to keep reading. It’s a very admirable story. I’m really glad I read it and highly recommend it.

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Fantastic story

Listened to this from start to finish. True classic that I enjoyed very much.

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excellent

Donald Sutherland was a perfect match for this story. I see why this story has stood the test of time.

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Excellent Storytelling

Ernest Hemingway is a true legend. You can feel the emotion of the fisherman sway back and forth just like the sea and the suspense is built up in a masterful and insightful as if you are in the mind of the fisherman well aware you are far out at sea in a small boat trying to catch dangerously big game.

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Incredible

I enjoyed this one a lot. The old man struggles, like many men do, but he carries on as he must do.

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