A Book Analysis of Hemingway's Old Man in the Sea The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is a story of determination, friendship and also man's struggles with nature. Hemingway leads the reader though an interesting story of an old man and his will defeat nature. He also shares a story of friendship between young and old. Ernest Miller Hemingway was born July 21, 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the second oldest of …showed first 75 words of 800 total…

…showed last 75 words of 800 total…sharks. This is why this book should be included in the literary merit In conclusion The Old Man in the Sea is a novel of determination, friendship and also man's struggles with nature. It is not hard to see why this novel received a Nobel Prize. It is a powerful story of an old mans strong will and strength also filled with a touch of disappointment. All in all this is an outstanding, powerful novel.