The Old Man And The Sea (Cliffs Notes) [Paperback]

Jeanne Salladé Criswell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cliffsnotes Literature Guides | Publication Date: December 19, 2000

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.

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About the Author

Jeanne Salladé 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (December 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764586602
• ISBN-13: 978-0764586606
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Long, but detailed., October 13, 2002

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This review is from: The Old Man And The Sea (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

"Cliffsnotes Hemingway's the Old Man and the Sea" are decent, but at times very long, but that is because of the detail. If you need to understand the symbolism, then these CliffsNotes are a must! As always, you should read the CliffsNotes AFTER you have read "The Old Man and the Sea." I recommmend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Mom Mu, December 27, 2011

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This review is from: The Old Man And The Sea (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

This book came in very handy after my 9th grader read Hemingway's novel. I used it to quiz him prior to the completion of his "book report" project for his Honors' English class.

5.0 out of 5 stars helpful product, September 12, 2009

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Linda T (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Old Man And The Sea (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

It's cliff notes. They work. I think a person should use it as an additional tool towards understanding some of the writers intentions in the book and not relying on the cliff notes to replace reading the book. This is a wonderful story, written in a way that I could not put it down after about the first few pages. It is an easy read and a small book and you would miss out on a lot if you use the cliff notes incorrectly but as far as cliff notes go this one was very helpful.