old man and the sea

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.

Provides biographical information about Ernest Hemingway, and features a variety of essays in which the authors analyze Hemingway's novel "The Old Man and the Sea," discussing themes, artistic accomplishment, and the character of the Old Man.

A guide to reading "The Old Man and the Sea" with a critical and appreciative mind. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.

Presents a literary analysis of the 1953 novel about the struggles of an old Cuban fisherman to bring home a giant marlin, and features background on various aspects of Cuba, and a selection of primary documents.

Presents critical essays on Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

A collection of critical essays that examines Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," and features an introduction by Harold Bloom, and discusses the themes, plot, characters, and other related topics; and includes a chronology.