A short story set in a fishing community near Havana, Cuba about an elderly fisherman who has a run of bad luck until he becomes locked in a battle with a giant fish and nature itself.
Although I do not usually choose to read short stories, I found this enjoyable and inspirational and can see why Hemingway is such a celebrated writer. The old fisherman is brave in the face of his pain and remains hopeful and optimistic until the very last moment. He is a simple man who does not question his place in life, a refreshing thing considering our wealth and status obsessed society. The loyalty of the young boy trained by the elderly fisherman is both admirable and touching. Even though he has to obey his parents wishes in working for someone else, the boy is selfless in his actions towards his mentor.
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This story and some others are referred to in my song: "Lion to a Gun." If you'd like a free listen to a cool song check out my audio page at my blog: www.xanga.com/templestream
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