老人与海英语.ppt

Ernest Hemingway The Old Man and the Sea may be well-known as one of the true classics of this generation. Certainly, the qualities of Ernest Hemingways short novel are those which we associate with many great stories of the past: near perfection of form within the limitations of its subject matter, restraint of treatment, regard for the unities of time and place, and evocative simplicity of style. Also, like most great stories, it can be read on more than one level of meaning. On one it is an exciting but tragic adventure story. Sustained by the pride of his calling, the only pride h