Ernest Hemingway - The Old Man and the Sea

This mindmap offers some background information on American writer, Ernest Hemingway. He traveled extensively and much of his literature is guided by his adventures. The Old Man and the Sea is among is greatest works of fiction.

Some background information on American writer, Ernest Hemingway. He traveled extensively and much of his literature is guided by his adventures.

Ernest Hemingway was a man of letters who never failed to win a place in the spotlight, and nearly 55 years after his death, there is continued interest in his life and his work. Rita Braver has a report on how Papa Hemingway is still commanding attention

A plot summary of Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and The Sea. Santiago is a Cuban fisherman. Alone he struggles for three days with the greatest Marlin anyone has ever seen. He beats the fish, but loses to the sharks.

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Memorable quotes from Ernest Hemingway's classic novella about an aging fisherman's epic struggle with a giant marlin. Thankfully, the fisherman has a habit of talking to himself. Otherwise, this section might be very slim.

Memorable quotes from Ernest Hemingway's classic novella about an aging fisherman's epic struggle with a giant marlin.

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The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel, but in it Hemingway approaches a range of themes. Endurance, memory, dream and nature are a few of the major themes within the book.

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Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and The Sea. The novel is short and so are these questions. Cast your net and see what you can catch.