Death in the Afternoon

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Bullfighting portrayed as an emotional and spiritual art.

This book would be a good read for someone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of bullfighting, experiencing its beauty and intensity through Hemingway's poetic prose. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Hemingway showcases the technical aspects and the emotional depth of this dangerous ritual, offering a unique perspective on courage, tragedy, and the human-animal connection. Death in the Afternoon is not just a book about bullfighting, but also a captivating reflection on life, art, and the human condition.

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Death in the Afternoon

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ISBN: 9780684801452
Authors: Ernest Hemingway
Publisher: Scribner
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sports, Travel
Related Topics: History, Adventure
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Hemingway's Classic Portrait Of The Pageantry Of BullfightingStill considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon reflects Hemingway's belief that bullfighting was more than mere sport. Here he describes and explains the technical aspects of this dangerous ritual, and "the emotional and spiritual intensity and pure classic beauty that can be produced by a man, an animal, and a piece of scarlet serge draped on a stick." Seen through his eyes, bullfighting becomes an art, a richly choreographed ballet, with performers who range from awkward amateurs to masters of great grace and cunning.A fascinating look at the history and grandeur of bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon is also a deeper contemplation on the nature of cowardice and bravery, sport and tragedy, and is enlivened throughout by Hemingway's pungent commentary on life and literature.
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Bullfighting portrayed as an emotional and spiritual art.

This book would be a good read for someone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of bullfighting, experiencing its beauty and intensity through Hemingway's poetic prose. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Hemingway showcases the technical aspects and the emotional depth of this dangerous ritual, offering a unique perspective on courage, tragedy, and the human-animal connection. Death in the Afternoon is not just a book about bullfighting, but also a captivating reflection on life, art, and the human condition.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.