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Author: Ernest Hemingway

📘 Death in the afternoon by Ernest Hemingway

In Death in the Afternoon, Ernest Hemingway presents a non‑fiction tribute to bullfighting, combining a concise history of the sport with his observations on its artistry. He argues that bullfighting transcends mere spectacle, embodying courage and ritual that reflect broader aspects of life and death.

First publish date: 1920

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Ernest Hemingway

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