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The Old Man and the Sea
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to The Old Man and the Sea - a novella by Ernest Hemingway, written in Cuba in 1951. The story focuses on Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who struggles with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Pulling in the line
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Catch Deck Ernest Fisherman Hemingway Pulling Raymond Santiago Sheppard
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This evocative illustration by Raymond Sheppard brings to life the iconic moment from Ernest Hemingway's Nobel Prize-winning novella, "The Old Man and the Sea." Set in Cuba in 1951, the story follows the journey of Santiago, an aging and weary Cuban fisherman, as he sets out on a solitary fishing trip in the Gulf Stream. With determination and grit, Santiago hooks a giant marlin, the largest catch of his life, and begins the arduous and epic battle to reel it in. In this image, we see Santiago, his face etched with the lines of age and the strain of the struggle, as he pulls in the heavy line, the marlin's massive form still unseen beneath the waves. The deck of the small, weathered boat is cluttered with fishing gear and the remnants of previous catches, a testament to Santiago's years spent at sea. The sun beats down on the scene, casting long shadows and illuminating the vibrant blues and greens of the ocean. Raymond Sheppard's illustration masterfully captures the historical significance of Hemingway's tale, which explores themes of perseverance, the passage of time, and the connection between man and nature. Santiago's triumphant moment on the deck of his boat serves as a reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure and overcome even the greatest challenges, making "The Old Man and the Sea" a timeless classic in literature and fishing lore.
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