Ernest Hemingway 
Death In The Afternoon 

In Death in the Afternoon, American literary icon Ernest Hemingway, a true bullfighting aficionado, takes an in-depth look at the history of Spanish bullfighting, its ceremony, and the dangerous rituals that govern the lives of the matadors. Hemingway’s passion turns the act of bullfighting into a magnificent and artistic production as Death in the Afternoon contemplates the nature of courage and cowardice in the bullring. Best known for novels like The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway also published short story collections and non-fiction works. Death in the Afternoon was first published in 1932. It was based on Hemingway’s 1920s visit to the Pamplona fiesta. Harper Perennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the Harper Perennial Classics collection to build your digital library.