To Have and Have Not
Description
In the turbulent waters of the Great Depression and Prohibition, a disillusioned Cuban boat captain navigates a treacherous path between survival and principle. From the sun-drenched shores of Key West to the shadowy depths of the Caribbean, his solitary existence is increasingly entangled with the desperate and the dangerous. This stark portrayal explores themes of disillusionment, the struggle for dignity in a corrupt world, and the complex moral compromises faced by those on the fringes of society. Hemingway's signature lean prose captures the raw intensity of a man pushed to his limits, revealing the profound isolation and fleeting connections that define his fight for existence.
Available Editions
paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 1996
262 pages
ISBN: 9780684818986
paperback
Scribner Classics
Published Jan 1, 1999
174 pages
ISBN: 0684859238
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Details
First Published
1937
Language
eng
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