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Hemingway's passion for Spain and for the bullfight is renowned. In DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON he shares the sights, the sounds, the excite-ment and, above all, the knowledge which fuelled his passion for the 'the emotional and spiritual intensity and pure classic beauty that can be produced by a man, an animal, and a piece of scarlet serge draped on a stick. ' First published in 1932, it remains a classic for its historical account of the CORRIDA, for the stories of the great matadors, their banderilleros and picadors - the men who live every day with death -and for stories of the bulls whose bravery is the primal root of the bullfight. DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON also contains some of the finest short stories Hemingway ever wrote, inspired by the intense life as well as the inevitable death of those hot, violent afternoons.
Hemingway's passion for Spain, which I share as I now live there, is famous. He also had a passion for bullfighting, a very emotive subject. His knowledge on the subject is encapsulated by this book as it delves with clarity and passion into the classic beauty that is the bullfight. The tussle between man and beast, the amazing skills and the individuals described in this book take away any prejudices you may have about the sport. This also contains some of the finest short stories you will ever read. Review by Keith Floyd, chef, and the author of a string of books including 'Floyd on Fish', 'The Best of Floyd' and 'Floyd Uncorked'. (Kirkus UK)
| Chapters 1 to 20, Inclusive | |
| Illustrations | |
| An Explanatory Glossary | |
| Some Reactions of a Few Individuals to the Integral Spanish Bullfight | |
| A Short Estimate of the American, Sidney Franklin, as a Matador | |
| Dates on Which Bullfights Will Ordinarily Be Held in Spain, France, Mexico, and Central and South America | |
| Bibliographical Note | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780099909101
ISBN-10: 0099909103
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 336
Published: 10th October 1994
Dimensions (cm): 17.8 x 11.0
x 2.4
Weight (kg): 0.234
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