In my winter vacation , I read The Old Man and the Sea . I think I have benefited a lot from reading it. It was written by Hemingway, a world-famous American novelist.
He wrote many novels and short stories, a few of which have been adapted for movies. But this novelette remains my favorite. What appeals to me , first of all, is its plot. It centers around an old man's unceasing struggle with the sea. The old man demonstrates his courage best when he makes the remark, "a man can be destroyed, but he cannot be defeated. "Secondly, I really appreciate the author's writing style. As in many of his other works , simplicity and lucidity are characteristic of Hemingway's style.
I have learned a lot from the book. It has not only inspired me to be courageous enough to face challenges in life but taught me how to write.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Man_and_the_Sea
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