- Title
- The World of Spirit or the World of Sport? Figuring the Numbers in Hemingway s The Old Man and the Sea
- Author/Creator
- C. Harold Hurley
- Publication Details
- The Faith of Fifty Million: Baseball, Religion, and American Culture, pp.83-95
- Annotation
- Gives a broad overview of the varying critical responses, often related to religion, aimed at explaining Hemingway s fascination with numbers. Argues that the numbers reflect Santiago s enthusiasm for baseball and high regard for Joe DiMaggio. Analyzes Santiago s parallel to and fictional competition with DiMaggio, both aging heroes who must ultimately face defeat despite their resolve and strength of will.
- Academic Unit
- Hemingway Bibliography
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Record Identifier
- 991015132057903691
Book chapter
The World of Spirit or the World of Sport? Figuring the Numbers in Hemingway s The Old Man and the Sea
The Faith of Fifty Million: Baseball, Religion, and American Culture, pp.83-95
2002
Appears in Hemingway Bibliography
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