Touchstone, New York. 9th trade paperback printing in this edition. Condition: Near fine, very light edge and corner wear.

Still considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, "Death in the Afternoon" is an impassioned look at the sport by one of its true aficionados. It reflects Hemingway's conviction that bullfighting was more than mere sport and reveals a rich source of inspiration for his art. The unrivaled drama of bullfighting, with its rigorous combination of athleticism and artistry, and its requisite display of grace under pressure, ignited Hemingway's imagination. Here he describes and explains the technical aspects of this dangerous ritual and "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." Seen through his eyes, bullfighting becomes a richly choreographed ballet, with performers who range from awkward amateurs to masters of great elegance and cunning.

A fascinating look at the history and grandeur of bullfighting, "Death in the Afternoon" is also a deeper contemplation of the nature of cowardice and bravery, sport and tragedy, and is enlivened throughout by Hemingway's sharp commentary on life and literature.

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Death in the Afternoon is a non-fiction book by Ernest Hemingway about the ceremony and traditions of Spanish bullfighting. It was originally published in 1932. The book provides a look at the history and magnificence of bullfighting, while also being a deeper contemplation on the nature of fear and courage. Any discussion concerning bullfighting would be incomplete without some mention of the controversy surrounding it. -

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Bookseller: Shop-books.ca (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 202000756
Title: Death in the Afternoon
Author: Ernest Hemingway
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 9th printing
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0684801450
ISBN 13: 9780684801452
Publisher: Touchstone
Place of Publication: New York, NY
This edition first published: 1996-04-16
Bookseller catalogs: Modern Literature; Non-Fiction;

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