Death in the Afternoon (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Spanish Bullfighting, Matador Rituals, Courage, Fear, and the Art of Life and DeathBy Ernest Hemingway
Length14h 40m
About this audiobook
Death in the Afternoon is Hemingway's 1932 meditation on Spanish bullfighting, at once travel writing, cultural criticism, technical manual, and aesthetic manifesto. Through exacting descriptions of the corrida, its rituals, dangers, and codes of honor, Hemingway examines courage, grace under pressure, and the proximity of art to death. Its prose is characteristically spare yet argumentative, enriched by irony, dialogue, and digressive reflection, situating the book within modernism's fascination with authenticity, violence, and ritual experience. Ernest Hemingway, already known for The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms, brought to this work his experiences as a journalist, expatriate, sportsman, and witness to war. His years in Spain and France gave him both intimate knowledge of bullfighting culture and a broader concern with how human beings confront fear, mortality, and performance. The book reflects his lifelong pursuit of disciplined action and his belief that style, in literature and life, emerges under pressure. Readers interested in Hemingway's fiction will find Death in the Afternoon indispensable for understanding his ethics and aesthetics. Though its subject may disturb modern sensibilities, it remains a powerful study of ritual, spectatorship, and artistic seriousness.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (12)
Includes Goodreads
GenreOther
Length14 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 16, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Death in the Afternoon (Annotated)
17Chapter Twelve
2Introduction
18Chapter Thirteen
3Synopsis
19Chapter Fourteen
4Historical Context
20Chapter Fifteen
5Author Biography
21Chapter Sixteen
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6Chapter One
22Chapter Seventeen
7Chapter Two
23Chapter Eighteen
8Chapter Three
24Chapter Nineteen
9Chapter Four
25Chapter Twenty
10Chapter Five
26An Explanatory Glossary (pt. 1)
11Chapter Six
27An Explanatory Glossary (pt. 2)
12Chapter Seven
28A Short Estimate of the American, Sidney Franklin, as a Matador
13Chapter Eight
29Analysis
14Chapter Nine
30Reflection
15Chapter Ten
31Memorable Quotes
16Chapter Eleven
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