Death in the Afternoon

By Ernest Hemingway
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Length12h 52m

About this audiobook

In Ernest Hemingway's 'Death in the Afternoon', the author delves into the Spanish tradition of bullfighting, examining its history, rituals, and cultural significance. Hemingway's prose is characterized by its economy and clarity, reflecting his own admiration for the precise movements of a matador in the bullring. The book also explores the themes of courage, honor, and the inevitability of death, all of which are central to the bullfighting experience. Hemingway's insights into the art of bullfighting provide a unique perspective on this controversial practice, inviting readers to consider the complex and often violent intersection of man and beast. 'Death in the Afternoon' is not only a treatise on bullfighting but also a reflection on the human condition, making it a compelling read for those interested in Hemingway's literary style and thematic concerns.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 3.9 (30.2K)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length12 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER ONE
13CHAPTER THIRTEEN
2CHAPTER TWO
14CHAPTER FOURTEEN
3CHAPTER THREE
15CHAPTER FIFTEEN
4CHAPTER FOUR
16CHAPTER SIXTEEN
5CHAPTER FIVE
17CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
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6CHAPTER SIX
18CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
7CHAPTER SEVEN
19CHAPTER NINETEEN
8CHAPTER EIGHT
20CHAPTER TWENTY
9CHAPTER NINE
21AN EXPLANATORY GLOSSARY (pt. 1)
10CHAPTER TEN
22AN EXPLANATORY GLOSSARY (pt. 2)
11CHAPTER ELEVEN
23A SHORT ESTIMATE OF THE AMERICAN, SIDNEY FRANKLIN, AS A MATADOR
12CHAPTER TWELVE
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