Product Description

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

In CliffsNotes on The Old Man and the Sea, you explore Hemingway′s short masterpiece about Santiago, an old man who conquers a magnificent fish, endures its heartbreaking loss, and rises gallantly above his defeat.

This study guide takes you along on Santiago′s journey by providing summaries and critical analyses of each of the book′s parts. You′ll also explore the life and background of the author, Ernest Hemingway, easily the most recognizable name in American literature. Other features that help you study include

• Character analyses of major players
• A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
• Critical essays on topics like Hemingway′s style and themes in the novella
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• A Resource Center full of books, films, and Internet sites

Classic literature or modern modern–day treasure — you′ll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #176920 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

From the Back Cover
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About the Author
About the Author Jeanne Sallade Criswell has written numerous critical essays, stories, poems, newspaper articles, speeches, and other professional communications and has served as a college teacher, writer, editor, communications director, and editorial manager. She owes everything to her parents, George and Nancy, and her beloved husband, Mark, and extends her appreciation to Tammy Castleman, Diane Smith, Greg Tubach, and her patient and dedicated editor, Tracy Barr, for their help with this book.

Customer Reviews

Necessary Aide
As someone who struggled with Old man and the Sea, this brief but syccinct analysis was perfect. If you are doing this text for GCSEs this is a very sound investment, and will help you to get your head around the content. The only problem is, is that the book does tend to omit things which I would have considered important. This said, well worth purchasing

The Old Man And The Sea (Cliff Notes)
This Book Has Been Very USeful So Far As Im Using It For My GCSEs For The Moment, Its Well Written, As Well As Structured. Would Reccoment To Any GCSE Student Doing Hemingways Old Man And The Sea.