Hemingway published a long article on Spanish bullfighting in 1930. Based on this, he published the "Bullfighting Book" "Death in the Afternoon" two years later. In the book, he gave a very detailed and in-depth introduction and discussion of bullfighting, pointing out that the matador's life and death performance in the bullring has a strong appeal, "can make people intoxicated, make people feel immortal, and make him fascinated." "Although this enchantment is short-lived, it is as profound as the soul leaving the body." It also extended from bullfighting to discuss the theory and specific principles of novel creation, as well as his profound insights into death.
Reader comments
This book gave me a deeper understanding of Spanish bullfighting! Hemingway's description is so wonderful, he vividly demonstrates the bravery of the matador and the power of the bull. I especially like his detailed description of the matador's movements and expressions, which made me feel like I was actually there. Moreover, his insights into life and death from bullfighting are truly thought-provoking. This book is not only about bullfighting, but also a good book about life!
This book gave me a deeper understanding of Spanish bullfighting! Hemingway's description is so wonderful, he vividly demonstrates the bravery of the matador and the power of the bull. I especially like his detailed description of the matador's movements and expressions, which made me feel like I was actually there. Moreover, his insights into life and death from bullfighting are truly thought-provoking. This book is not only about bullfighting, but also a good book about life!