Hemingway, Ernest
Death in the Afternoon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099909101
- author:
- Hemingway, Ernest
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 10.92 x 2.29 x 17.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Animal spectacles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Death in the Afternoon by Ernest Hemingway Ernest Hemingway's passion for Spain and the bullfight is well-documented in this book. First published in 1932, it remains a significant work for its historical account of the Corrida and its stories of the men who participate in this intense and often deadly spectacle. The book also features some of Hemingway's finest short stories, inspired by the lives of the matadors, banderilleros, and picadors who face death every day. The author's unique perspective on the emotional and spiritual intensity of the bullfight is on full display in these pages. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the world of bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon offers a unique glimpse into a world of bravery, skill, and sacrifice.