Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. Determined to prove his skill and dignity, he ventures far into the sea and hooks a giant marlin. After a long and exhausting struggle, he succeeds in catching it, but must face further challenges on his journey back to shore. Despite his hardships, Santiago demonstrates endurance, pride, and resilience in the face of nature’s power. The novella explores themes of perseverance, struggle, human dignity, and the relationship between man and nature.